G protein-coupled receptors related to autoimmunity in postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome

Postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS) is characterized by exaggerated orthostatic tachycardia in the absence of orthostatic hypotension. The pathophysiology of POTS may involve hypovolemia, autonomic neuropathy, a hyperadrenergic state, and cardiovascular deconditioning, any of which can...

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Main Authors: Yoko Sunami, Keizo Sugaya, Kazushi Takahashi
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Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2025-04-01
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Online Access:https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/25785826.2024.2370079
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description Postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS) is characterized by exaggerated orthostatic tachycardia in the absence of orthostatic hypotension. The pathophysiology of POTS may involve hypovolemia, autonomic neuropathy, a hyperadrenergic state, and cardiovascular deconditioning, any of which can co-occur in the same patient. Furthermore, there is growing evidence of the role of autoimmunity in a subset of POTS cases. In recent years, investigators have described an increased rate of autoimmune comorbidities as evidenced by the finding of several types of neural receptor autoantibody and non-specific autoimmune marker in patients with POTS. In particular, the association of the disease with several types of anti-G protein-coupled receptor (GPCR) antibodies and POTS has frequently been noted. A previous study reported that autoantibodies to muscarinic AChRs may play an important role in POTS with persistent, gastrointestinal symptoms. To date, POTS is recognized as one of the sequelae of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and its frequency and pathogenesis are still largely unknown. Multiple autoantibody types occur in COVID-related, autonomic disorders, suggesting the presence of autoimmune pathology in these disorders. Herein, we review the association of anti-GPCR autoantibodies with disorders of the autonomic nervous system, in particular POTS, and provide a new perspective for understanding POTS-related autoimmunity.
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spelling doaj-art-a5d66e2ac52d43c2b02f62b76600a8222025-08-20T03:05:49ZengTaylor & Francis GroupImmunological Medicine2578-58262025-04-0148214114810.1080/25785826.2024.2370079G protein-coupled receptors related to autoimmunity in postural orthostatic tachycardia syndromeYoko Sunami0Keizo Sugaya1Kazushi Takahashi2Department of Neurology, Tokyo Metropolitan Neurological Hospital, Tokyo, JapanDepartment of Neurology, Tokyo Metropolitan Neurological Hospital, Tokyo, JapanDepartment of Neurology, Tokyo Metropolitan Neurological Hospital, Tokyo, JapanPostural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS) is characterized by exaggerated orthostatic tachycardia in the absence of orthostatic hypotension. The pathophysiology of POTS may involve hypovolemia, autonomic neuropathy, a hyperadrenergic state, and cardiovascular deconditioning, any of which can co-occur in the same patient. Furthermore, there is growing evidence of the role of autoimmunity in a subset of POTS cases. In recent years, investigators have described an increased rate of autoimmune comorbidities as evidenced by the finding of several types of neural receptor autoantibody and non-specific autoimmune marker in patients with POTS. In particular, the association of the disease with several types of anti-G protein-coupled receptor (GPCR) antibodies and POTS has frequently been noted. A previous study reported that autoantibodies to muscarinic AChRs may play an important role in POTS with persistent, gastrointestinal symptoms. To date, POTS is recognized as one of the sequelae of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and its frequency and pathogenesis are still largely unknown. Multiple autoantibody types occur in COVID-related, autonomic disorders, suggesting the presence of autoimmune pathology in these disorders. Herein, we review the association of anti-GPCR autoantibodies with disorders of the autonomic nervous system, in particular POTS, and provide a new perspective for understanding POTS-related autoimmunity.https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/25785826.2024.2370079Postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS)long-COVID POTSG protein-coupled receptor (GPCR)muscarinic acetylcholine receptorgastrointestinal symptom
spellingShingle Yoko Sunami
Keizo Sugaya
Kazushi Takahashi
G protein-coupled receptors related to autoimmunity in postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome
Immunological Medicine
Postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS)
long-COVID POTS
G protein-coupled receptor (GPCR)
muscarinic acetylcholine receptor
gastrointestinal symptom
title G protein-coupled receptors related to autoimmunity in postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome
title_full G protein-coupled receptors related to autoimmunity in postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome
title_fullStr G protein-coupled receptors related to autoimmunity in postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome
title_full_unstemmed G protein-coupled receptors related to autoimmunity in postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome
title_short G protein-coupled receptors related to autoimmunity in postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome
title_sort g protein coupled receptors related to autoimmunity in postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome
topic Postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS)
long-COVID POTS
G protein-coupled receptor (GPCR)
muscarinic acetylcholine receptor
gastrointestinal symptom
url https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/25785826.2024.2370079
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