Regulation of mTORC1 by amino acids in mammalian cells: A general picture of recent advances
The mechanistic target of rapamycin complex 1 (mTORC1) integrates various types of signal inputs, such as energy, growth factors, and amino acids to regulate cell growth and proliferation mainly through the 2 direct downstream targets, eukaryotic ...
Shizhe Zhang +5 more
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Enhanced expression of glucose transporter-1 in vascular smooth muscle cells via the Akt/tuberous sclerosis complex subunit 2 (TSC2)/mammalian target of rapamycin (mTOR)/ribosomal S6 protein kinase (S6K) pathway in experimental renal failure [PDF]
Chronic renal failure (CRF) is associated with increased cardiovascular mortality, and medial vascular smooth muscle cell (VSMC) hypertrophy, proliferation, and calcification play a pivotal role in uremic vasculopathy. Glucose transporter-1 (GLUT1) facilitates the transport of glucose into VSMCs, and GLUT1 overexpression associated with high glucose ...
Lin, Chih-Yuan +7 more
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Adipocyte-Specific Inhibition of Mir221/222 Ameliorates Diet-Induced Obesity Through Targeting Ddit4
MicroRNAs expressed in adipocytes are involved in transcriptional regulation of target mRNAs in obesity, but miRNAs critically involved in this process is not well characterized.
Satoshi Yamaguchi +8 more
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Metformin is not only the first-line medication for the treatment of type 2 diabetes, but it is also effective as an anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidative and anti-tumor agent. However, the effect of metformin during viral hepatitis remains elusive. Using an
Lanman Xu +14 more
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Screen for chemical modulators of autophagy reveals novel therapeutic inhibitors of mTORC1 signaling. [PDF]
BACKGROUND:Mammalian target of rapamycin complex 1 (mTORC1) is a protein kinase that relays nutrient availability signals to control numerous cellular functions including autophagy, a process of cellular self-eating activated by nutrient depletion ...
Aruna D Balgi +7 more
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ETV2 regulates PARP-1 binding protein to induce ER stress–mediated death in tuberin-deficient cells
In tuberin-deficient cells, SYK regulates ETV2 nuclear translocation, where it regulated Parpbp expression. Silencing Etv2 or Parpbp induces ER stress–mediated cell death in tuberin-deficient cells.
Shikshya Shrestha +19 more
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Cannabinoids in the treatment of epilepsy: current status and future prospects [PDF]
Cannabidiol (CBD) is one of the prominent phytocannabinoids found in Cannabis sativa, differentiating from Δ9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) for its non-intoxicating profile and its antianxiety/antipsychotic effects.
Albini M. +6 more
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Optimal management of seizures associated with tuberous sclerosis complex: current and emerging options. [PDF]
Seizures are clinically significant manifestations associated with 79%-90% of patients with tuberous sclerosis complex. Often occurring within the first year of life in the form of infantile spasms, seizures interfere with neuropsychiatric, social, and ...
Fallah, Aria, Wang, Shelly
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MTOR cross-talk in cancer and potential for combination therapy [PDF]
The mammalian Target of Rapamycin (mTOR) pathway plays an essential role in sensing and integrating a variety of exogenous cues to regulate cellular growth and metabolism, in both physiological and pathological conditions.
Bazzichetto, C. +7 more
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Neuropathic pain is a common dose-limiting side effect of oxaliplatin, which hampers the effective treatment of tumors. Here, we found that upregulation of transcription factor NFATc2 decreased the expression of Beclin-1, a critical molecule in autophagy,
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