Dopamine receptor D4

The dopamine receptor D₄ is a dopamine D2-like G protein-coupled receptor encoded by the DRD4 gene on chromosome 11 at 11p15.5.^[5]

DRD4
Identifiers
Aliases	DRD4, D4DR, dopamine receptor D4
External IDs	OMIM: 126452; MGI: 94926; HomoloGene: 20215; GeneCards: DRD4; OMA:DRD4 - orthologs
Gene location (Human) Chr. Chromosome 11 (human)[1] Band 11p15.5 Start 637,269 bp[1] End 640,706 bp[1]
Gene location (Mouse) Chr. Chromosome 7 (mouse)[2] Band 7 F5|7 86.6 cM Start 140,871,919 bp[2] End 140,876,377 bp[2]
RNA expression pattern Bgee Human Mouse (ortholog) Top expressed in testicle right uterine tube pituitary gland right hemisphere of cerebellum left ovary anterior pituitary right ovary primary visual cortex sural nerve body of uterus Top expressed in neural layer of retina retinal pigment epithelium epithelium of lens decidua seminiferous tubule embryo gastrula embryo iris cumulus cell More reference expression data BioGPS More reference expression data
Gene ontology Molecular function signal transducer activity potassium channel regulator activity SH3 domain binding identical protein binding dopamine neurotransmitter receptor activity G protein-coupled receptor activity protein binding dopamine binding dopamine neurotransmitter receptor activity, coupled via Gi/Go epinephrine binding norepinephrine binding metal ion binding G protein-coupled serotonin receptor activity neurotransmitter receptor activity Cellular component integral component of membrane integral component of plasma membrane membrane plasma membrane postsynapse glutamatergic synapse dendrite Biological process response to amphetamine rhythmic process arachidonic acid secretion regulation of circadian rhythm positive regulation of dopamine uptake involved in synaptic transmission signal transduction fear response dopamine metabolic process behavioral response to ethanol behavioral response to cocaine positive regulation of sodium:proton antiporter activity cellular calcium ion homeostasis positive regulation of kinase activity adult locomotory behavior inhibitory postsynaptic potential negative regulation of protein secretion social behavior negative regulation of voltage-gated calcium channel activity regulation of dopamine metabolic process response to histamine behavioral fear response dopamine receptor signaling pathway G protein-coupled receptor signaling pathway adenylate cyclase-inhibiting dopamine receptor signaling pathway regulation of postsynaptic neurotransmitter receptor internalization G protein-coupled receptor signaling pathway, coupled to cyclic nucleotide second messenger chemical synaptic transmission G protein-coupled serotonin receptor signaling pathway Sources:Amigo / QuickGO
Orthologs Species Human Mouse Entrez 1815 13491 Ensembl ENSG00000069696 ENSG00000276825 ENSMUSG00000025496 UniProt P21917 P51436 RefSeq (mRNA) NM_000797 NM_007878 RefSeq (protein) NP_000788 NP_031904 Location (UCSC) Chr 11: 0.64 – 0.64 Mb Chr 7: 140.87 – 140.88 Mb PubMed search [3] [4]
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The structure of DRD4 has been reported in complex with the antipsychotic drug nemonapride.^[6]

As with other dopamine receptor subtypes, the D₄ receptor is activated by the neurotransmitter dopamine. It is linked to many neurological and psychiatric conditions^[7] including schizophrenia and bipolar disorder,^[8] ADHD,^[9][10] addictive behaviors,^[11] Parkinson's disease,^[12] and eating disorders such as anorexia nervosa.^[13] A weak association has been drawn between DRD4 and borderline personality disorder.

It is also a target for drugs which treat schizophrenia and Parkinson's disease.^[14] The D₄ receptor is considered to be D₂-like in which the activated receptor inhibits the enzyme adenylate cyclase, thereby reducing the intracellular concentration of the second messenger cyclic AMP.^[15]

Genetics

The human protein is coded by the DRD4 on chromosome 11 located in 11p15.5.^[16]

There are slight variations (mutations/polymorphisms) in the human gene:

• A 48-base pair VNTR in exon 3
• C-521T in the promoter
• 13-base pair deletion of bases 235 to 247 in exon 1
• 12 base pair repeat in exon 1^[17]
• Val194Gly
• A polymorphic tandem duplication of 48 bp^[18]

Mutations in this gene have been associated with various behavioral phenotypes, including autonomic nervous system dysfunction, attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder,^[19] schizophrenia^[20] and the personality trait of novelty seeking.^[21]

48-base pair VNTR

The 48-base pair variable number tandem repeat (VNTR) in exon 3 range from 2 to 11 repeats.^[16] Dopamine is more potent at the D4 receptor with 2 allelic repeat or 7 allelic repeats than the variant with 4 allelic repeats.^[22]

DRD4-7R, the 7-repeat (7R) variant of DRD4 (DRD4 7-repeat polymorphism), has been linked to a susceptibility for developing ADHD in several meta-analyses and other psychological traits and disorders.^[23][24] Adults and children with the DRD4 7-repeat polymorphism show variations in auditory-evoked gamma oscillations, which may be related to attention processing.^[25][26]

The frequency of the alleles varies greatly between populations, e.g., the 7-repeat version has high incidence in America and low in Asia.^[27] "Long" versions of polymorphisms are the alleles with 6 to 10 repeats. 7R appears to react less strongly to dopamine molecules.^[28]

The 48-base pair VNTR has been the subject of much speculation about its evolution and role in human behaviors cross-culturally. The 7R allele appears to have been selected for about 40,000 years ago.^[27] In 1999 Chen and colleagues^[29] observed that populations who migrated farther in the past 30,000 to 1,000 years ago had a higher frequency of 7R/long alleles. They also showed that nomadic populations had higher frequencies of 7R alleles than sedentary ones. More recently it was observed that the health status of nomadic Ariaal men was higher if they had 7R alleles. However, in recently sedentary (non-nomadic) Ariaal those with 7R alleles seemed to have slightly deteriorated health.^[30]

Novelty seeking

Despite early findings of an association between the DRD4 48bp VNTR and novelty seeking (a normal characteristic of exploratory and excitable people),^[31][32] a 2008 meta-analysis compared 36 published studies of novelty seeking and the polymorphism and found no effect. Results are consistent with novelty-seeking behavior being a complex trait associated with many genes, and the variance attributable to DRD4 by itself being very small. The meta-analysis of 11 studies did find that another polymorphism in the gene, the -521C/T, showed an association with novelty seeking.^[21] While human results are not strong, research in animals has suggested stronger associations ^{[33][34][35][36][37][38]} and new evidence suggests that human encroachment may exert selection pressure in favor of DRD4 variants associated with novelty seeking.^{[39][clarification needed]}

Cognition

Several studies have shown that agonists that activate the D4 receptor increase working memory performance and fear acquisition in monkeys and rodents according to a U-shaped dose response curve.^[40][41][42] However, antagonists of the D4 receptor reverse stress-induced or drug-induced working memory deficits.^[43][44] Gamma oscillations, which may be correlated with cognitive processing, can be increased by D4R agonists, but are not significantly reduced by D4R antagonists.^[45][46][47]

Cognitive development

Several studies have suggested that parenting may affect the cognitive development of children with the 7-repeat allele of DRD4.^[39] Parenting that has maternal sensitivity, mindfulness, and autonomy–support at 15 months was found to alter children's executive functions at 18 to 20 months.^[39] Children with poorer quality parenting were more impulsive and sensation seeking than those with higher quality parenting.^[39] Higher quality parenting was associated with better executive control in 4-year-olds.^[39]

Ligands

Chemical structures of representative D₄-preferring ligands.

Agonists

• WAY-100635: potent full agonist, with 5-HT_1A antagonistic component^[48]
• A-412,997: full agonist, > 100-fold selective over a panel of seventy different receptors and ion channels^[49]
• ABT-724 - developed for treatment of erectile dysfunction^[50]
• ABT-670 - better oral bioavailability than ABT-724^[51]
• FAUC 316: partial agonist, > 8600-fold selective over other dopamine receptor subtypes^[52]
• FAUC 299: partial agonist^[52]
• F-15063: antipsychotic with partial D4 agonism
• (E)-1-aryl-3-(4-pyridinepiperazin-1-yl)propanone oximes^[53]
• PIP3EA: partial agonist^[54]
• Flibanserin - partial agonist
• PD-168,077 - D₄ selective but also binds to α1A, α2C and 5HT_1A
• CP-226,269 - D₄ selective but also binds to D₂, D₃, α2A, α2C and 5HT_1A
• Ro10-5824 – partial agonist
• Roxindole – D₄ selective but also D₂ and D₃ autoreceptor agonist, 5HT_1A receptor agonist, serotonin reuptake inhibitor)
• Apomorphine – D₄ selective but also D₂ and D₃ agonist, α-adrenergic and serotonergic weak antagonist
• Nuciferine - D₄ full selective but also partial D₂ and D₅ agonist

Antagonists

• A-381393: potent, subtype selective antagonist (>2700-fold)^[55]
• FAUC 213^[56]
• L-745,870^[57][58]
• L-750,667^[59]
• ML-398^[60]
• S 18126 - also σ₁ affinity^[61]
• Fananserin – mixed 5-HT_2A / D₄ antagonist
• Olanzapine, an atypical antipsychotic
• Buspirone, an anxiolytic

Inverse agonists

• FAUC F41: inverse agonist, subtype selectivity of more than 3 orders of magnitude over D₂ and D₃^[56][62]

In popular culture

Michael Connelly’s 2020 crime novel Fair Warning (ISBN 978-0-316-53942-5) revolves around a serial killer who uses DNA profiles obtained on the Dark Web to target female victims, specifically those whose DRD4 profiles allegedly make them more susceptible to risk taking and sexual promiscuity.

See also

• Dopamine hypothesis of psychosis

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External links

• "Dopamine Receptors: D₄". IUPHAR Database of Receptors and Ion Channels. International Union of Basic and Clinical Pharmacology. Archived from the original on 5 March 2012. Retrieved 4 December 2008.
• Current Research on the DRD₄ Gene
• Receptors,+Dopamine+D4 at the U.S. National Library of Medicine Medical Subject Headings (MeSH)
• Marisa Wilson. "Are you a thrill seeker??". Davidson College. Retrieved 5 April 2008.
• "The D4DR Gene". D4DR Club. Archived from the original on 13 October 2007. Retrieved 5 April 2008.
• Overview of all the structural information available in the PDB for UniProt: P21917 (D(4) dopamine receptor) at the PDBe-KB.

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