New insights into activation and function of the AMPK
The classical role of AMP-activated protein kinase (AMPK) is as a cellular energy sensor
activated by falling energy status, signalled by increases in AMP to ATP and ADP to ATP …
activated by falling energy status, signalled by increases in AMP to ATP and ADP to ATP …
Lipogenesis inhibitors: therapeutic opportunities and challenges
Fatty acids are essential for survival, acting as bioenergetic substrates, structural
components and signalling molecules. Given their vital role, cells have evolved mechanisms …
components and signalling molecules. Given their vital role, cells have evolved mechanisms …
AMPK and TOR: the yin and yang of cellular nutrient sensing and growth control
The AMPK (AMP-activated protein kinase) and TOR (target-of-rapamycin) pathways are
interlinked, opposing signaling pathways involved in sensing availability of nutrients and …
interlinked, opposing signaling pathways involved in sensing availability of nutrients and …
Fasting-mimicking diet and hormone therapy induce breast cancer regression
Approximately 75% of all breast cancers express the oestrogen and/or progesterone
receptors. Endocrine therapy is usually effective in these hormone-receptor-positive …
receptors. Endocrine therapy is usually effective in these hormone-receptor-positive …
AMP-activated protein kinase: the current landscape for drug development
Since the discovery of AMP-activated protein kinase (AMPK) as a central regulator of energy
homeostasis, many exciting insights into its structure, regulation and physiological roles …
homeostasis, many exciting insights into its structure, regulation and physiological roles …
Metabolic orchestration of cell death by AMPK-mediated phosphorylation of RIPK1
Adenosine monophosphate–activated protein kinase (AMPK) activity is stimulated to
promote metabolic adaptation upon energy stress. However, sustained metabolic stress may …
promote metabolic adaptation upon energy stress. However, sustained metabolic stress may …
Mechanisms for modulating anoikis resistance in cancer and the relevance of metabolic reprogramming
The attachment of cells to the extracellular matrix (ECM) is the hallmark of structure–function
stability and well-being. ECM detachment in localized tumors precedes abnormal …
stability and well-being. ECM detachment in localized tumors precedes abnormal …
AMPK: sensing glucose as well as cellular energy status
Mammalian AMPK is known to be activated by falling cellular energy status, signaled by
rising AMP/ATP and ADP/ATP ratios. We review recent information about how this occurs …
rising AMP/ATP and ADP/ATP ratios. We review recent information about how this occurs …
AKT/PKB signaling: navigating the network
The Ser and Thr kinase AKT, also known as protein kinase B (PKB), was discovered 25
years ago and has been the focus of tens of thousands of studies in diverse fields of biology …
years ago and has been the focus of tens of thousands of studies in diverse fields of biology …
AMPK: mechanisms of cellular energy sensing and restoration of metabolic balance
D Garcia, RJ Shaw - Molecular cell, 2017 - cell.com
AMPK is a highly conserved master regulator of metabolism, which restores energy balance
during metabolic stress both at the cellular and physiological levels. The identification of …
during metabolic stress both at the cellular and physiological levels. The identification of …