ER stress potentiates insulin resistance through PERK-mediated FOXO phosphorylation

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ER stress potentiates insulin resistance through PERK-mediated FOXO phosphorylation
Title:
ER stress potentiates insulin resistance through PERK-mediated FOXO phosphorylation
Journal Title:
Genes & Development
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Publication Date:
21 February 2013
Citation:
Zhang, W., Hietakangas, V., Wee, S., Lim, S. C., Gunaratne, J. & Cohen, S. M. ER stress potentiates insulin resistance through PERK-mediated FOXO phosphorylation. Genes & Development 27, 441–449 (2013).
Abstract:
Endoplasmic reticulum (ER) stress is emerging as a potential contributor to the onset of type 2 diabetes by making cells insulin-resistant. However, our understanding of the mechanisms by which ER stress affects insulin response remains fragmentary. Here we present evidence that the ER stress pathway acts via a conserved signaling mechanism involving the protein kinase PERK to modulate cellular insulin responsiveness. Insulin signaling via AKT reduces activity of FOXO transcription factors. In some cells, PERK can promote insulin responsiveness. However, we found that PERK also acts oppositely via phosphorylation of FOXO to promote FOXO activity. Inhibition of PERK improves cellular insulin responsiveness at the level of FOXO activity. We suggest that the protein kinase PERK may be a promising pharmacological target for ameliorating insulin resistance.
License type:
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/
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ISSN:
0890-9369
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