Chinese Journal of Dermatology ›› 2019, Vol. 52 ›› Issue (2): 142-144.doi: 10.3760/cma.j.issn.0412-4030.2019.02.021

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Mas-related G protein-coupled receptor X2: a novel receptor for non-IgE-dependent activation of mast cells

Chen Anwei, Bai Xiaoming, Wang Hua   

  1. Department of Dermatology, Children′s Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Ministry of Education Key Laboratory of Child Development and Disorders, China International Science and Technology Cooperation Base for Child Development and Critical Disorders, Chongqing Key Laboratory of Pediatrics, Chongqing 400014, China
  • Received:2018-01-23 Revised:2018-05-17 Online:2019-02-15 Published:2019-01-29
  • Contact: Wang Hua E-mail:huawang63@hotmail.com
  • Supported by:
    National Natural Science Foundation of China (8170120529)

Abstract: 【Abstract】 Mast cells (MC), a major participant in inflammation and allergy, can initiate an early defense response to foreign invaders. Besides expressing high-affinity IgE receptor, MC also expresse a large number of G protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs). Various studies have shown that cationic micromolecules represented by substance P and many peptidergic drugs can induce MC degranulation through a novel receptor, Mas-related G protein-coupled receptor X2 (MrgprX2). MrgprX2 plays an important role in allergy, itching and pseudo-allergic drug reactions. It will help explain some clinical difficulties which can not be explained by classical IgE-dependent activation of MC, and provides potential therapeutic targets for MC-mediated diseases.

Key words: Mast cells, Immunoglobulin E, Receptors, G?protein?coupled, Pruritus