• High salt enhanced the activity of the p38 mitogen-activated protein kinase (p38/MAPK) and increased the interleukin (IL)-8 release in a p38/MAPK-dependent manner. (frontiersin.org)
  • A mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK or MAP kinase) is a type of protein kinase that is specific to the amino acids serine and threonine (i.e., a serine/threonine-specific protein kinase). (wikipedia.org)
  • citation needed] MAPKs belong to the CMGC (CDK/MAPK/GSK3/CLK) kinase group. (wikipedia.org)
  • clarification needed] The mammalian MAPK family of kinases includes three subfamilies: Extracellular signal-regulated kinases (ERKs) c-Jun N-terminal kinases (JNKs) p38 mitogen-activated protein kinases (p38s) Generally, ERKs are activated by growth factors and mitogens, whereas cellular stresses and inflammatory cytokines activate JNKs and p38s. (wikipedia.org)
  • Because MAP2 kinases display very little activity on substrates other than their cognate MAPK, classical MAPK pathways form multi-tiered, but relatively linear pathways. (wikipedia.org)
  • citation needed] In comparison to the three-tiered classical MAPK pathways, some atypical MAP kinases appear to have a more ancient, two-tiered system. (wikipedia.org)
  • Using highly sensitive MAP kinase (MAPK) phosphorylation assays, we demonstrate that four wild tomato species and the closely related potato ( S. tuberosum ) do not respond to the FACs N-linolenoyl-L-glutamine and N-linolenoyl-L-glutamic acid, excluding a domestication effect. (springer.com)
  • These events are influenced by and activate other molecular pathways, including phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase (PI3K), mammalian target of rapamycin (mTOR), and mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK),[2] and therapies are now available that target these pathocellular processes. (cancernetwork.com)
  • The inhibitory effects of EGCG were mainly mediated by inhibiting the activation of NF-κB and c-Jun N-terminal Kinase (JNK)-MAPK in human chondrocytes. (biomedcentral.com)
  • So far, JEL3108's high selectivity for mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK, p38-alpha) has demonstrated the capability to potentially inhibit the intracellular inflammation cascade. (carocellbio.com)
  • This gene encodes a scaffold protein that is thought to be involved in the regulation of the c-Jun amino-terminal kinase signaling pathway. (nih.gov)
  • An elevation of the intracellular calcium level, which is mediated by N-methyl-D-aspartate receptors and L-type Ca2+ channels both, activates the mitogen-activated protein (MAP) kinase signaling pathway involved in synaptic modification. (asahq.org)
  • Because the effects of local anesthetics on cellular signal transduction in neuronal cells are not well-known, the authors investigated whether they affect the MAP kinase signaling pathway using PC12 cells. (asahq.org)
  • On the other hand, an increase in Ca 2+ induces eNOS translocation from the cell membrane to the cytosol or Golgi complex ( 8 ), where it is phosphorylated and fully activated by protein kinases that reside in caveolae, such as p38 mitogen-activated protein kinase, phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase (PI3K)/protein kinase B (Akt), cAMP-dependent protein kinase A, and 5′ AMP-activated protein kinase ( 7 ). (diabetesjournals.org)
  • The expression of c-Fos induced by potassium chloride was also suppressed by dibucaine, tetracaine (concentrations that inhibited 50% of the activity of positive control [IC50s] were 16.2+/-0.2 and 73.2+/-0.7 microM, respectively), and PD 98059, a mitogen-activated/extracellular receptor-regulated kinase inhibitor. (asahq.org)
  • A screen profiling 158 kinase inhibitors (Calbiochem Protein Kinase Inhibitor Library I and II, catalogue numbers 539744 and 539745) for their inhibitory activity at 1µM and 10µM against 234 human recombinant kinases using the EMD Millipore KinaseProfiler TM service. (guidetomalariapharmacology.org)
  • U0126 is a potent and selective non-competitive inhibitor of MAP kinase kinase. (rndsystems.com)
  • Identification of a novel inhibitor of mitogen-activated protein kinase kinase. (rndsystems.com)
  • We showed that LPS/zVAD- and poly I:C/zVAD-induced cell death in bone marrow-derived macrophages (BMDMs) was inhibited by receptor-interacting protein kinase 1 (RIP1) inhibitor necrostatin-1 and autophagy inhibitor 3-methyladenine. (molcells.org)
  • IL-1β is an inflammatory cytokine and its inhibition has been shown to ameliorate osteoarthritis-like pathology in animal models [ 7 , 8 ]. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Differential roles of JIP scaffold proteins in the modulation of amyloid precursor protein metabolism. (nih.gov)
  • HN suppresses neuronal cell death caused by Alzheimer's disease (AD)-specific insults, including both amyloid-β (βAβ) peptides and familial AD-causative genes. (elsevierpure.com)
  • This article reviews the anti-inflammatory relative and anti-infectious effects of Evodia rutaecarpa and its major bioactive components and the involvement of the nitric oxide synthases, cyclooxygenase, NADPH oxidase, nuclear factor kappa B, hypoxia-inducible factor 1 alpha, reactive oxygen species, prostaglandins, tumor necrosis factor, LIGHT, amyloid protein and orexigenic neuropeptides. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Texidó L, Martín-Satué M, Alberdi E, Solsona C and Matute C: Amyloid β peptide oligomers directly activate NMDA receptors. (spandidos-publications.com)
  • Zheng L, Kågedal K, Dehvari N, Benedikz E, Cowburn R, Marcusson J and Terman A: Oxidative stress induces macroautophagy of amyloid beta- protein and ensuing apoptosis. (spandidos-publications.com)
  • To find out, first authors Yuyan Zhu and Huayan Hou crossed PSAPP mice (which overexpress human amyloid precursor protein and presenilin-1 with familial AD-linked mutations) with CD45-knockout mice, and analyzed their progeny at four or eight months of age. (alzforum.org)
  • Sheng JGBora SHXu GBorchelt DRPrice DLKoliatsos VE Lipopolysaccharide-induced-neuroinflammation increases intracellular accumulation of amyloid precursor protein and amyloid beta peptide in APPswe transgenic mice. (jamanetwork.com)
  • The present study aimed to establish an AD cell model overexpressing the 695‑amino‑acid Swedish mutant of Aβ precursor protein (APP695swe) in order to observe the effects of memantine on the cell viability, autophagy and apoptosis of SH‑SY5Y cells in the AD model, and to investigate the associated underlying mechanisms. (spandidos-publications.com)
  • Role of mitogen-activated protein kinases and Mcl-1 in apoptosis induction by withaferin A in human breast cancer cells. (rush.edu)
  • 5 MAP kinase has been shown to be activated by calcium influx through both N -methyl-D-aspartate (NMDA) receptors and L-type Ca 2+ channels. (asahq.org)
  • NO production in response to various factors, such as increased shear stress, is mediated by endothelial nitric oxide synthase (eNOS), which is constitutively expressed in endothelial cells (ECs) and is tightly controlled by various membrane-bound receptors and regulatory proteins under physiological conditions ( 3 ). (diabetesjournals.org)
  • Among these protein which show upregulation are a variety of channels and receptors. (asra.com)
  • A screen of 72 inhibitors against 456 human kinases. (guidetomalariapharmacology.org)
  • A screen profiling the inhibitory activity of 178 commercially available kinase inhibitors at 0.5µM against a panel of 300 recombinant protein kinases using the Reaction Biology Corporation Kinase Hotspot SM platform. (guidetomalariapharmacology.org)
  • Growth factors such as fibroblast growth factor (FGF), vascular endothelial cell growth factor (VEGF), and angiopoietin-1 (Ang1) are upregulated to stimulate angiogenesis, while downregulation of endogenous protein inhibitors (thrombospondin 1 and interferon) disrupts the balance of physiologic angiogenesis. (cancernetwork.com)
  • Specificity and mechanism of action of some commonly used protein kinase inhibitors. (rndsystems.com)
  • The response to GLP-1 was mimicked by forskolin and largely inhibited by the protein kinase A (PKA) inhibitors, H89 and myristoylated PKI(14-22) amide, indicating partial mediation via a cAMP/PKA pathway. (diabetesjournals.org)
  • It has recently been reported that mitogen-activated protein (MAP) kinase (also known as extracellular signal reactive kinase [Erk]) might play an important role in linking membrane depolarization to gene expression in the postsynaptic neurons. (asahq.org)
  • Coupled with influx of extracellular calcium, Rut produced the endothelium-dependent vasorelaxant effect by activation of endothelium NOS and release of NO without pertussis toxin-sensitive Gi protein and other G proteins or phospholipase C activation being involved [ 8 ]. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Using the Cre-LoxP system, the mTOR gene was specifically knocked out in cells expressing Vip (vasoactive intestinal peptide), which represent a major population of interneurons widely distributed in the neocortex, suprachiasmatic nucleus (SCN), olfactory bulb (OB), and other brain regions. (concordia.ca)
  • These pathways can effectively convey stimuli from the cell membrane (where many MAP3Ks are activated) to the nucleus (where only MAPKs may enter) or to many other subcellular targets. (wikipedia.org)
  • In the last 8 decades, theories regarding carcinogenesis have progressed to include numerous pathways by which cells achieve immortality. (cancernetwork.com)
  • Two signaling pathways arising from glucose metabolism converge to activate NFAT-mediated insulin gene transcription. (diabetesjournals.org)
  • Upon peptidoglycan detection, Nod1 and Nod2 recruit and associate with the adaptor protein Rip2, triggering proinflammatory pathways such as NF- κ B and the mitogen-activated protein (MAP) kinases p38, JNK, and ERK [ 4 ]. (hindawi.com)
  • The syndrome of watery diarrhea, hypokalemia , and achlorhydria (ie, WDHA syndrome) is a rare condition characterized by severe, watery diarrhea resulting from the oversecretion of vasoactive intestinal peptide (VIP) from non-beta pancreatic islet cells. (medscape.com)
  • Western immunoblotting was used to analyze the effect of EGCG on the interleukin-1 receptor-associated kinase 1 (IRAK-1) and TNF receptor-associated factor 6 (TRAF-6) proteins in IL-1β-stimulated chondrocytes. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Protein kinase C regulates human pluripotent stem cell self-renewal. (rndsystems.com)
  • The findings held up in vitro, where CD45-sufficient primary microglia gobbled Aβ peptides faster than did their CD45-deficient counterparts, also in confocal imaging studies, which revealed fluorescent Aβ within the cytoplasm of wild-type microglia but remaining on the surface of CD45-deficient cells. (alzforum.org)
  • Thus, the principle of protein or peptide haptenation could be used in in vitro assays to predict the sensitization potential of a new chemical entity. (cdc.gov)
  • The first mitogen-activated protein kinase to be discovered was ERK1 (MAPK3) in mammals. (wikipedia.org)
  • Thus the role of mammalian ERK1/2 kinases as regulators of cell proliferation is not a generic, but a highly specialized function. (wikipedia.org)
  • In the case of classical MAP kinases, the activation loop contains a characteristic TxY (threonine-x-tyrosine) motif (TEY in mammalian ERK1 and ERK2, TDY in ERK5, TPY in JNKs, TGY in p38 kinases) that needs to be phosphorylated on both the threonine and the tyrosine residues in order to lock the kinase domain in a catalytically competent conformation. (wikipedia.org)
  • Regulation of cytokine-inducible nitric oxide synthase (NOS2) in cardiac myocytes and microvascular endothelial cells: role of ERK1/ERK2 (p44/p42) mitogen activated protein kinases and STAT1a. (ksw.ch)
  • Activated eNOS converts L-arginine to L-citrulline and increases NO, which diffuses into VSMCs and activates guanylyl cyclase, producing cyclic guanosine monophosphate and activating kinases responsible for vessel relaxation ( 9 ). (diabetesjournals.org)
  • Dibucaine and tetracaine at clinical concentrations were found to inhibit the activation of MAP kinase and the expression of c-Fos mediated by L-type Ca2+ channels in PC12 cells. (asahq.org)
  • We have mapped brimapitide to JNK3, as this appears to be the isozyme used in [ 3 ], but it is likely to inhibit kinase activity of all JNK enzymes. (guidetomalariapharmacology.org)
  • Using patch-clamp electrophysiology in brain slices prepared from male rats, we reveal that opioid withdrawal abruptly reduces the ability of these peptides to inhibit neurotransmission, a direct consequence of a protein kinase A (PKA)-driven increase in the synaptic activity of peptidases. (jneurosci.org)
  • MAPKs are involved in directing cellular responses to a diverse array of stimuli, such as mitogens, osmotic stress, heat shock and proinflammatory cytokines. (wikipedia.org)
  • The closest relatives of MAPKs are the cyclin-dependent kinases (CDKs). (wikipedia.org)
  • In contrast to the classical MAP kinases, these atypical MAPKs require only a single residue in their activation loops to be phosphorylated. (wikipedia.org)
  • Multiple pro-inflammatory cytokines such as IL-1β, TNF-α, IL-6 and chemokines (IL-8 and others) are produced by activated chondrocytes in OA [ 3 - 6 ]. (biomedcentral.com)
  • This signaling circuit is crucial in renal defenses against uropathogenic Escherichia coli [UPEC, ( 32 )] under regular diet conditions as well as in cutaneous macrophage-driven antimicrobial responses against the protozoan parasite Leishmania major under experimental HS diet ( 8 ). (frontiersin.org)
  • Aneiros A., and Garateix A., (2004) Bioactive peptides from marine sources: pharmacological properties and isolation procedures. (ncl.edu.tw)
  • Stimulation of calcitonin gene-related peptide release may partially explain the analgesic, cardiovascular and gastrointestinal protective, anti-obese activities of Evodia rutaecarpa and its major bioactive components. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Similarly, bioactive peptides, which are specific protein fragments that are thought to have physiological health benefits, are good candidates for cosmeceutical components that provide enzyme-modulating activity. (dovepress.com)
  • A very conserved family of dedicated phosphatases is the so-called MAP kinase phosphatases (MKPs), a subgroup of dual-specificity phosphatases (DUSPs). (wikipedia.org)
  • Analysis of the blue coral transcriptome revealed enrichment of genes involved in stress response, including heat-shock proteins and antioxidants, as well as genes participating in signal transduction and stimulus response. (nature.com)
  • Effect of EGCG on IL-1β-induced expression of 18 selected genes was verified by Real time-PCR and effect on IL-6, IL-8 and tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-α) production was determined using specific ELISAs. (biomedcentral.com)
  • From Protein Complexes to Subunit Backbone Fragments: a Novel Approach to Native Mass Spectrometry. (chicagobiomedicalconsortium.org)
  • Chronic/pathologic GPCR signaling elicits the interaction of the G-protein Gbetagamma subunit with GPCR kinase 2 (GRK2), targeting the receptor for internalization, scaffolding to pathologic signals, and receptor degradation. (cusabio.com)
  • This is conducted by specialized enzymes of the STE protein kinase group. (wikipedia.org)
  • Atrial natriuretic peptide mRNA in patients with heart disease. (ksw.ch)
  • 2004) S6K1(−/−)/S6K2(−/−) mice exhibit perinatal lethality and rapamycin-sensitive 5′-terminal oligopyrimidine mRNA translation and reveal a mitogen-activated protein kinase-dependent S6 kinase pathway. (concordia.ca)
  • Caveolin-1 (Cav-1), an anchoring protein in the plasma membrane caveolae in ECs and vascular smooth muscle cells (VSMCs), attenuates endothelial NO production by occupying the calcium/calmodulin (Ca 2+ /CaM) binding site of eNOS ( 4 ) ( Fig. 1 ). (diabetesjournals.org)
  • We have previously identified NFAT (nuclear factor of activated T-cells) as a key regulator of insulin gene transcription in pancreatic β-cells that is activated by the calcium/calmodulin-dependent protein phosphatase 2B (calcineurin) in response to increased [Ca 2+ ] i ( 10 ). (diabetesjournals.org)
  • Glucose metabolism activates this pathway by means of increasing [Ca 2+ ] i via L-type voltage-dependent calcium channels (VDCCs) by affecting the electrical activity of the cell. (diabetesjournals.org)
  • Fibroblast growth factor homologous factors are intracellular signaling proteins. (nih.gov)
  • Glucose and GLP-1 also synergistically activated NFAT (nuclear factor of activated T-cells)-mediated transcription from a minimal promoter construct containing tandem NFAT consensus sequences. (diabetesjournals.org)
  • Leptin and adiponectin can augment the oxidation of fatty acid in liver by activating the nuclear receptor super-family of transcription factors, namely peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor (PPAR)-α. (wjgnet.com)
  • Nod1 and Nod2 are NLR proteins that trigger nuclear factor- κ B (NF- κ B) signaling in response to bacterial peptidoglycan. (hindawi.com)
  • The basis of hapten- molecular mechanisms of the sensitization pro- protein binding work is the hypothesis that upon cess will result in novel opportunities for the skin absorption, only protein-reactive chemicals development of alternative methods for assessing (or those that can be metabolically or chemically skin sensitization hazard and relative potency of converted to protein-reactive species) are able to chemicals. (cdc.gov)
  • Bequette CJ, Hind SR, Pulliam S, Higgins R, Stratmann JW (2018) MAP kinases associate with high molecular weight multiprotein complexes. (springer.com)
  • It has recently been suggested that MAP kinase plays a role in coupling the synaptic excitation to gene expression in the nucleus of postsynaptic neurons. (asahq.org)
  • SIGNALS initiated by neurotransmitter release are transferred to the nuclei of the postsynaptic cells to activate specific programs of gene expression, thus influencing synaptic functions. (asahq.org)
  • Examination of the cell body of these injured axons reveals that though they are not injured, they display evident cellular responses indicative of injury, including increased protein expression. (asra.com)
  • Following peripheral nerve injury there is a very significant upregulation in the expression of a wide variety of proteins in the dorsal root ganglion and thus the axon and terminals of the injured primary afferent. (asra.com)
  • The objective of this study was to evaluate the global effect of EGCG on IL-1β-induced expression of proteins associated with OA pathogenesis in human chondrocytes. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Out of 80 proteins present on the array, constitutive expression of 14% proteins was altered by EGCG treatment. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Stimulation with IL-1β enhanced the expression of 29 proteins. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Expression of all 29 proteins up-regulated by IL-1β was found to be suppressed by EGCG. (biomedcentral.com)
  • These findings provide novel insights into how peptidases control synaptic activity within the amygdala and presents restoration of endogenous peptide activity during withdrawal as a viable option to mitigate withdrawal-induced disruptions in emotional learning circuits and rescue the relapse behaviors exhibited during opioid withdrawal and beyond into abstinence. (jneurosci.org)
  • The news follows initial pre-clinical testing data for Carocell Bio's lead anti-inflammatory peptide JEL3108, which provides an innovative approach to preventing scar formation after surgery and treating severe burns. (carocellbio.com)
  • The additional funding will support Carocell Bio's research into its proprietary peptides, including their unique anti-inflammatory mechanism. (carocellbio.com)
  • The contribution will allow us to further develop our portfolio of patented peptides for anti-inflammatory applications, including preventing scarring and treating burns. (carocellbio.com)
  • Currently there is intense interest to define the mechanism of action of glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) in regulating β-cell function, including insulin gene transcription. (diabetesjournals.org)
  • NFAT binds to three distinct NFAT elements within the rat I insulin promoter and activates insulin gene transcription. (diabetesjournals.org)
  • One pathway results from the direct effect of increased [Ca 2+ ] i , which activates calcineurin, and in turn, it upregulates insulin gene transcription via NFAT. (diabetesjournals.org)
  • In affected indivi- chemicals possessing the ability to react with duals, it has a serious impact on their quality of proteins, and hence these methods do not esti- life. (cdc.gov)
  • In macrophages, HS in combination with inflammatory stimuli leads to enhanced pro-inflammatory activation and increased antimicrobial capacity ( 8 , 12 , 13 , 24 , 25 ), while limiting their regulatory features ( 26 - 29 ). (frontiersin.org)
  • VIP is a 28-amino acid regulatory peptide that is widely distributed throughout the gastrointestinal tract and brain. (medscape.com)
  • Role of right and left atrial dimensions for release of atrial natriuretic peptide in left sided valvular heart disease and idiopathic congestive cardiomyopathy. (ksw.ch)
  • Yan J, Kong W, Zhang Q, Beyer EC, Walcott G, Fast VG, Ai X. c-Jun N-terminal kinase activation contributes to reduced connexin43 and development of atrial arrhythmias. (rush.edu)
  • This likely disrupts peptide-dependent emotional learning processes in the amygdala during withdrawal and may direct behavior toward compulsive drug use. (jneurosci.org)
  • HN activates a cellular signaling cascade that intervenes (at least) in activation of c-Jun N-terminal kinase. (elsevierpure.com)
  • Culture supernatants were incubated with cytokine antibody arrays and immunoreactive proteins (80 proteins) were visualized by enhanced chemiluminiscence. (biomedcentral.com)
  • KHSV miR-K3 activates the GRK2/CXCR2/AKT axis inducing KSHV-induced angiogenesis and promoting KSHV latency. (cusabio.com)