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GFRP mediates a ligand‐dependent feedback mechanism in which binding of BH₄ inhibits GTPCH‑1 activity, whereas binding of L‐phenylalanine can alleviate this inhibition – thereby maintaining BH₄ levels within a tight range that is essential for nitric oxide synthases and aromatic amino acid hydroxylases to function properly."}, {"type": "fg", "children": [{"type": "fg_fs", "start_ref": "1", "end_ref": "3"}]}, {"type": "t", "text": " Structural investigations using X‑ray crystallography and cryo–electron microscopy have further revealed that effector binding induces distinct local rearrangements in the GCH1–GFRP complex, which alter its quaternary structure and modulate substrate binding kinetics rather than outright preventing substrate access."}, {"type": "fg", "children": [{"type": "fg_fs", "start_ref": "4", "end_ref": "6"}]}, {"type": "t", "text": " In addition, cell‐type–specific transcriptional programs contribute to BH₄ homeostasis; for instance, in serotonergic neurons the transcription factor Pet‑1 coordinates expression of key BH₄ pathway genes, including Gchfr, thereby influencing neurotransmitter synthesis and reuptake."}, {"type": "fg", "children": [{"type": "fg_f", "ref": "7"}]}, {"type": "t", "text": " GFRP expression is also dynamically regulated by extracellular stimuli such as shear stress and proinflammatory agents—lipopolysaccharide, for example, down‐regulates its expression in endothelial and immune cells, which in turn may decouple normal BH₄ feedback control during inflammation."}, {"type": "fg", "children": [{"type": "fg_f", "ref": "9"}]}, {"type": "t", "text": " Finally, genetic studies have demonstrated the clinical relevance of GCHFR, as promoter variants that reduce its transcription are linked to altered BH₄ synthesis and modified responses to antidepressant therapies, and multiplex genetic screening panels for phenylketonuria and BH₄ deficiency include GCHFR among key targets."}, {"type": "fg", "children": [{"type": "fg_f", "ref": "11"}]}, {"type": "t", "text": ""}]}, {"type": "t", "text": "\n "}, {"type": "p", "children": [{"type": "t", "text": "\n In summary, GCHFR functions as a pivotal regulator of BH₄ biosynthesis by fine‐tuning GTPCH‑1 activity through feedback inhibition. 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