2016
G protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs) That Signal via Protein Kinase A (PKA) Cross-talk at Insulin Receptor Substrate 1 (IRS1) to Activate the phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase (PI3K)/AKT Pathway*
Law N, White M, Hunzicker-Dunn M. G protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs) That Signal via Protein Kinase A (PKA) Cross-talk at Insulin Receptor Substrate 1 (IRS1) to Activate the phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase (PI3K)/AKT Pathway*. Journal Of Biological Chemistry 2016, 291: 27160-27169. PMID: 27856640, PMCID: PMC5207145, DOI: 10.1074/jbc.m116.763235.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAnimalsBreast NeoplasmsCells, CulturedCyclic AMP-Dependent Protein KinasesFemaleGranulosa CellsHumansInsulin Receptor Substrate ProteinsOvarian FolliclePhosphatidylinositol 3-KinasePhosphorylationProto-Oncogene Proteins c-aktRatsRats, Sprague-DawleyReceptors, G-Protein-CoupledSignal TransductionThyroid NeoplasmsConceptsG protein-coupled receptorsInsulin receptor substrate-1PI3K/Akt cascadeProtein-coupled receptorsAkt cascadeSer/ThrReceptor substrate-1PI3K/Akt activationInsulin-like growth factor-1PI3K/Akt pathwayGranulosa cellsConserved mechanismPI3K/AktCellular functionsProtein kinaseSer residuesSubstrate-1Myosin phosphataseSubunit 1Akt activationCell survivalAutocrine/paracrine mannerViral oncoproteinsAkt pathwayPreantral granulosa cells
2013
Chronic activation of a designer Gq-coupled receptor improves β cell function
Jain S, de Azua I, Lu H, White M, Guettier J, Wess J. Chronic activation of a designer Gq-coupled receptor improves β cell function. Journal Of Clinical Investigation 2013, 123: 1750-1762. PMID: 23478411, PMCID: PMC3613926, DOI: 10.1172/jci66432.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAnimalsCell Line, TumorCell ProliferationClozapineDiabetes Mellitus, ExperimentalDrug Evaluation, PreclinicalFemaleGene ExpressionGTP-Binding Protein alpha Subunits, Gq-G11Hypoglycemic AgentsInsulin Receptor Substrate ProteinsInsulin-Secreting CellsMaleMAP Kinase Signaling SystemMiceMice, Inbred C57BLMice, TransgenicMolecular Targeted TherapyMuscarinic AgonistsProtein EngineeringReceptor, Muscarinic M3Receptors, G-Protein-CoupledRecombinant ProteinsConceptsΒ-cell functionΒ-cellsCell functionPancreatic β-cell functionStreptozotocin-induced diabetesBeneficial metabolic effectsTreatment of T2D.High-fat dietType 2 diabetesNovel antidiabetic drugsType G proteinsClasses of receptorsChronic stimulationMetabolic deficitsAntidiabetic drugsMetabolic effectsChronic activationGlucose homeostasisTherapeutic strategiesCell pathwaysEnhanced expressionReceptorsNumerous receptorsCellular effectsDiabetes