Download or read book Phosphoinositide 3 kinase Signalling Pathway The Key To Cell Proliferation And Death written by Lam Eric Wing-fai and published by World Scientific Publishing Company. This book was released on 2006-06-08 with total page 252 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Aimed at advanced undergraduates, postgraduates and researchers, this important textbook provides a detailed description of the structure and mechanisms of phosphoinositide 3-kinase (PI3Ks) signalling of all classes, with focus on the cellular context of PI3K activity, including its relevance to normal tissue and diseased states.This book contains a general review chapter detailing the mechanisms of cell proliferation and apoptosis, which are two of the main cellular targets of PI3K signalling. In addition, it provides a detailed description of the role of PI3K on the regulation of FOXO proteins, which are now becoming one of the most closely studied and important proteins in the regulation of cell death, cell proliferation and senescence./a
Download or read book Phosphoinositide 3 kinase Signalling Pathway written by Eric W.-F. Lam and published by . This book was released on 2006 with total page 238 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Aimed at advanced undergraduates, postgraduates and researchers, this important textbook provides a detailed description of the structure and mechanisms of phosphoinositide 3-kinase (PI3Ks) signalling of all classes, with focus on the cellular context of PI3K activity, including its relevance to normal tissue and diseased states. This book contains a general review chapter detailing the mechanisms of cell proliferation and apoptosis, which are two of the main cellular targets of PI3K signalling. In addition, it provides a detailed description of the role of PI3K on the regulation of FOXO proteins, which are now becoming one of the most closely studied and important proteins in the regulation of cell death, cell proliferation and senescence. Contents: Introduction (E W-F Lam); Cell Proliferation and Cell Death; In Vivo Roles of Cell Cycle and Apoptosis Regulators; The Role of Phosphoinositide 3-Kinase in Proliferation and Apoptosis (A Sunters & E W-F Lam); Phosphoinositide 3-Kinase Signalling Pathway; Class IA PI3K Enzymes; Class IB PI3K Enzymes; Class II PI3K Enzymes; Class III PI3K Enzymes; Expression of PI3K Enzymes; 3-Phosphoinositide Binding Domains; Downstream Targets of 3-Phosphoinositide; Manipulation of PI3K Enzyme Expression; Biological Role of PI3K Signalling Pathway; Phosphoinositide Phosphatases; The Role of the PI3K Pathway in Disease (J Domin); PI3K Signalling to Cell Survival and Proliferation; Molecules Directly Regulated by D3 Lipids; Genetic Studies of PI3K Function in Model Organisms; Molecules Downstream of PI3K and D3 Lipids; PI3K Regulation of Cell Survival; Signalling from PI3K to Cell Proliferation; Alterations of PI3K and Its Pathways in Cancer; Cancer Therapeutics (P Brennan); FOXO Transcription Factors; Forkhead Transcription Factors; FOXO Transcription Factors; Signalling to FOXO Proteins; Cellular Relocation Mechanism; FOXO Protein Processing; Transcriptional Activity of FoxO Proteins; Functions of FOXO in Vivo; FOXO Targets and Function; FOXO Proteins in Transformation and Diseases (S Fernandez de Mattos et al.). Key Features Provides a clear and well-organized review of PI3K signalling garnered from an exhaustive review of the available literature Readership: Undergraduates, postgraduates, academic researchers, clinicians and scientists working in industry.
Download or read book PI3K signalling written by Klaus Okkenhaug and published by Frontiers Media SA. This book was released on 2015-03-05 with total page 140 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The PI3Ks control many key functions in immune cells. PI3Ks phosphorylate PtdIns(4,5)P2 to yield PtdIns(3,4,5)P3. Initially, PI3K inhibitors such as Wortmannin, LY294002 and Rapamycin were used to establish a central role for Pi3K pathway in immune cells. Considerable progress in understanding the role of this pathway in cells of the immune system has been made in recent years, starting with analysis of various PI3K and Pten knockout mice and subsequently mTOR and Foxo knockout mice. Together, these experiments have revealed how PI3Ks control B cell and T cell development, T helper cell differentiation, regulatory T cell development and function, B cell and T cell trafficking, immunoglobulin class switching and much, much more. The PI3Kd inhibitor idelalisib has recently been approved for the treatment of B cell lymphoma. Clinical trials of other PI3K inhibitors in autoimmune and inflammatory diseases are also in progress. This is an opportune time to consider a Research Topic considering when what we have learned about the PI3K signalling module in lymphocyte biology and how this is making an impact on clinical immunology and haematology.
Download or read book Phosphoinositide 3 kinase in Health and Disease written by Christian Rommel and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2010-10-17 with total page 308 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: PI3K has become a very intense area of research, with over 2000 publications on PI3K in PubMed for 2009 alone. The expectations for a therapeutic impact of intervention with PI3K activity are high, and progress in the clinical arena is being monitored by many. However, targeted therapies almost invariably encounter roadblocks, often exposing unresolved questions in the basic understanding of the target
Download or read book Phosphoinositide 3 kinase in Health and Disease written by Christian Rommel and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2010-10-17 with total page 311 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From humble beginnings over 25 years ago as a lipid kinase activity associated with certain oncoproteins, PI3K (phosphoinositide 3-kinase) has been catapulted to the forefront of drug development in cancer, immunity and thrombosis, with the first clinical trials of PI3K pathway inhibitors now in progress. Here we give a brief overview of some key discoveries in the PI3K area and their impact, and include thoughts on the current state of the field, and where it could go from here
Download or read book Autophagy Cancer Other Pathologies Inflammation Immunity Infection and Aging written by M. A. Hayat and published by Academic Press. This book was released on 2016-12-28 with total page 431 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Autophagy: Cancer, Other Pathologies, Inflammation, Immunity, Infection, and Aging is an eleven volume series that discusses in detail all aspects of autophagy machinery in the context of health, cancer, and other pathologies. Autophagy maintains homeostasis during starvation or stress conditions by balancing the synthesis of cellular components and their deregulation by autophagy. This series discusses the characterization of autophagosome-enriched vaccines and its efficacy in cancer immunotherapy. Autophagy serves to maintain healthy cells, tissues, and organs, but also promotes cancer survival and growth of established tumors. Impaired or deregulated autophagy can also contribute to disease pathogenesis. Understanding the importance and necessity of the role of autophagy in health and disease is vital for the studies of cancer, aging, neurodegeneration, immunology, and infectious diseases. Comprehensive and forward-thinking, these books offer a valuable guide to cellular processes while also inciting researchers to explore their potentially important connections. - Presents the most advanced information regarding the role of the autophagic system in life and death - Examines whether autophagy acts fundamentally as a cell survivor or cell death pathway or both - Introduces new, more effective therapeutic strategies in the development of targeted drugs and programmed cell death, providing information that will aid in preventing detrimental inflammation - Features recent advancements in the molecular mechanisms underlying a large number of genetic and epigenetic diseases and abnormalities, including atherosclerosis and CNS tumors, and their development and treatment - Includes chapters authored by leaders in the field around the globe—the broadest, most expert coverage available
Download or read book Targeting Cellular Signalling Pathways in Lung Diseases written by Kamal Dua and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2021-07-02 with total page 926 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The book comprehensively reviews and provides detailed insight into the cellular and molecular signalling mechanisms involved in pathophysiology of various respiratory diseases, towards developing effective therapeutic strategies in the management and treatment of lung disease. It also covers promising advances in the field of therapeutics that could lead to novel clinical therapies capable of preventing or reversing the disease features including novel strategies for targeting chronic lung diseases using advanced drug delivery systems. Importantly, the book examines the significance and relevance of the plant extracts and their constituents with therapeutic efficiencies against lung diseases. As such, the book offers a blend of translational, biological, chemical, and drug delivery aspects relevant to respiratory diseases, thus, offering a valuable resource for pulmonologists and translational researchers working in the field of pulmonary biology and respiratory medicine.
Download or read book Protein Tyrosine Phosphatases in Cancer written by Benjamin G. Neel and published by Springer. This book was released on 2016-08-05 with total page 362 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book aims to bridge the gap in understanding how protein-tyrosine phosphatases (PTPs), which carry out the reverse reaction of tyrosine phosphorylation, feature in cancer cell biology. The expertly authored chapters will first review the general features of the PTP superfamily, including their overall structure and enzymological properties; use selected examples of individual PTP superfamily members, to illustrate emerging data on the role of PTPs in cancer; and will review the current status of PTP-based drug development efforts. Protein Tyrosine Phosphatases in Cancer,from renowned researchers Benjamin Neel and Nicholas Tonks, is invaluable reading for researchers in oncology, stem cell signaling,and biochemistry.
Download or read book Encyclopedia of Cancer written by Manfred Schwab and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2008-09-23 with total page 3307 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This comprehensive encyclopedic reference provides rapid access to focused information on topics of cancer research for clinicians, research scientists and advanced students. Given the overwhelming success of the first edition, which appeared in 2001, and fast development in the different fields of cancer research, it has been decided to publish a second fully revised and expanded edition. With an A-Z format of over 7,000 entries, more than 1,000 contributing authors provide a complete reference to cancer. The merging of different basic and clinical scientific disciplines towards the common goal of fighting cancer makes such a comprehensive reference source all the more timely.
Download or read book Signal Transduction in Cancer written by David A. Frank and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2002-12-31 with total page 358 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: One of the most exciting areas of cancer research now is the development of agents which can target signal transduction pathways that are activated inappropriately in malignant cells. The understanding of the molecular abnormalities which distinguish malignant cells from their normal counterparts has grown tremendously. This volume summarizes the current research on the role that signal transduction pathways play in the pathogenesis of cancer and how this knowledge may be used to develop the next generation of more effective and less toxic anticancer agents. Series Editor comments: "The biologic behavior of both normal and cancer cells is determined by critical signal transduction pathways. This text provides a comprehensive review of the field. Leading investigators discuss key molecules that may prove to be important diagnostic and/or therapeutic targets."
Download or read book Signal Transduction in Plants written by S.K. Sopory and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2012-12-06 with total page 328 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An understanding of the mechanisms by which plants perceive environmental cues, both physical and chemical, and transduce the signals that influence specific expression of genes, is an area of intensive scientific research. With the completion of the genome sequence of Arabidopsis it is understood now that a larger number of genes encode for proteins involved in signalling cascades and transcription factors. In this volume, different chapters deal with plant receptors, second messengers like calcium ions, phosphoinositides, salicylic acid and nitrous oxide, calcium binding proteins and kinases. In addition to dealing with the response of plants to light, hormones, pathogens, heat, etc. on cellular activity, work currently going on in apoptosis, cell division, and plastid gene expression is also covered in this book.
Download or read book Protein Kinase mediated Decisions Between Life and Death written by Ayse Basak Engin and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2021-02-04 with total page 415 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Protein phosphorylation via protein kinases is an inevitable process that alters physiological and pathological functions of the cells. Thus, protein kinases play key roles in the regulation of cell life or death decisions. Protein kinases are frequently a driving factor in a variety of human diseases including aging and cellular senescence, immune system and endothelial dysfunctions, cancers, insulin resistance, cholestasis and neurodegenerative diseases, as well as bacterial resistance in persistent infections. Recent developments in quantitative proteomics provide important opinions on kinase inhibitor selectivity and their modes of action in the biological context. Protein Kinase-mediated Decisions Between Life and Death aims to have the reader catch insights about up-to-date opinions on “Protein Kinases” related pathways that threaten human health and life. As “Protein Kinases” are related to many health problems, clinicians, basic science researchers and students need this information. Chapter “Signal Transduction in Immune Cells and Protein Kinases” is available open access under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License via link.springer.com.
Download or read book Cell wide Metabolic Alterations Associated with Malignancy written by and published by Academic Press. This book was released on 2014-06-16 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This new volume of Methods in Enzymology continues the legacy of this premier serial with quality chapters authored by leaders in the field. This volume covers research methods providing a a theoretical overview on metabolic alterations of cancer cells and a series of protocols that can be employed to study oncometabolism, in vitro, ex vivo and in vivo. Malignant cells exhibit metabolic changes when compared to their normal counterparts, owing to both genetic and epigenetic alterations. Although such a metabolic rewiring has recently been indicated as "yet another" general hallmark of cancer, accumulating evidence suggests that the metabolic alterations of each neoplasm rather represent a molecular signature that intimately accompanies, and hence cannot be severed from, all facets of malignant transformation.
Download or read book Protein Kinase Inhibitors as Sensitizing Agents for Chemotherapy written by and published by Academic Press. This book was released on 2018-11-21 with total page 294 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitors as Sensitizing Agents for Chemotherapy, the fourth volume in the Cancer Sensitizing Agents for Chemotherapy Series, focuses on strategic combination therapies that involve a variety of tyrosine kinase inhibitors working together to overcome multi-drug resistance in cancer cells. The book discusses several tyrosine kinase inhibitors that have been used as sensitizing agents, such as EGFR, BCR-ABL, ALK and BRAF. In each chapter, readers will find comprehensive knowledge on the inhibitor and its action, including its biochemical, genetic, and molecular mechanisms' emphases. This book is a valuable source for oncologists, cancer researchers and those interested in applying new sensitizing agents to their research in clinical practice and in trials. - Summarizes the sensitizing role of some tyrosine kinase inhibitors in existing research - Brings recent findings in several cancer types, both experimental and clinically, with a particular emphases on underlying biochemical, genetic, and molecular mechanisms - Provides an updated and comprehensive knowledge regarding the field of combinational cancer treatment
Download or read book Exploring Structure activity Relationships for Phosphoinositide 3 kinases PI3K Related Kinases written by Archana Arya-Ram and published by . This book was released on 2020 with total page 162 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: One challenge of drug design for molecular targets is selectivity for the target enzyme. This is generally true in the development of kinase inhibitors, and specifically a problem in the development of inhibitors of the phosphoinositide 3-kinase related kinases (PIKKs). The catalytic domain of PIKKs are highly homologous with that of phosphatidylinositol 3-kinases (PI3K), hence the name. Several PIKKs participate in the DNA-damage response (DDR) process and therefore are a promising target in oncology. This is because radiation and cytotoxic chemotherapy can trigger the DDR. Although critical for healthy cells, the DDR is a mechanism of resistance in tumour cells targeted in radiation therapy (RT), which induces cell death through irreparable DNA-damage. Therefore, impeding the DDR by inhibiting molecular targets in the pathways, to potentiate the effects of RT, is a promising solution to treat cancers. Of the PIKK family, DNA-PK mediates the repair of double stranded DNA damage, and mTOR is a downstream effector of the PI3K/Akt/mTOR cell signalling pathway, which is highly deregulated in many cancers. Inhibition of DNA-PK, mTOR and PI3K can be useful approaches to therapy, but may be accompanied by normal tissue toxicity. One approach to minimise normal tissue toxicity is to develop very selective inhibitors of each enzyme and combine this approach with specific targeting provided by RT. Development of DNA-PK inhibitors for radiosensitisation is not a new field, but many examples suffered from off-target effects and the current challenge is to design a novel, potent and selective DNA-PK inhibitor. Studying the relationship between structural components of an inhibitor and the binding cavities, of DNA-PK, mTOR and PI3K, will help distinguish which features engender selectivity. These features can be designed and explored using chemical synthesis and enzyme inhibition assays to develop structure-activity relationships (SAR). In this project, elements of an inhibitor scaffold, derived from a known PI3K/mTOR inhibitor in literature (BEZ235), are modified to enhance ligand-protein interactions while determining what features dictate selectivity between DNA-PK, mTOR and PI3Ka. The synthesised compounds are tested in enzyme inhibition assays and cellular radiosensitisation assays to determine their activity and selectivity, and their ability to potentiate y-radiation, respectively.
Download or read book Metabolism in Cancer written by Thorsten Cramer and published by Springer. This book was released on 2016-08-24 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This textbook presents concise chapters written by internationally respected experts on various important aspects of cancer-associated metabolism, offering a comprehensive overview of the central features of this exciting research field. The discovery that tumor cells display characteristic alterations of metabolic pathways has significantly changed our understanding of cancer: while the first description of tumor-specific changes in cellular energetics was published more than 90 years ago, the causal significance of this observation for the pathogenesis of cancer was only discovered in the post-genome era. The first 10 years of the twenty-first century were characterized by rapid advances in our grasp of the functional role of cancer-specific metabolism as well as the underlying molecular pathways. Various unanticipated interrelations between metabolic alterations and cancer-driving pathways were identified and currently await translation into diagnostic and therapeutic applications. Yet the speed, quantity, and complexity of these new discoveries make it difficult for researchers to keep up to date with the latest developments, an issue this book helps to remedy.
Download or read book Lipid mediated Protein Signaling written by Daniel G.S. Capelluto and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2013-06-17 with total page 227 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book provides the most updated information of how membrane lipids mediate protein signaling from studies carried out in animal and plant cells. Also, there are some chapters that go beyond and expand these studies of protein-lipid interactions at the structural level. The book begins with a literature review from investigations associated to sphingolipids, followed by studies that describe the role of phosphoinositides in signaling and closing with the function of other key lipids in signaling at the plasma membrane and intracellular organelles.
