Tamapin, a venom peptide from the Indian red scorpion (Mesobuthus tamulus) that targets small conductance Ca2+-activated K+ channels and afterhyperpolarization currents in central neurons.
Authors: Pedarzani Paola; D'hoedt Dieter; Doorty Kevina B; Wadsworth Jonathan D F; Joseph Jeremiah S; Jeyaseelan Kandiah; Kini R Manjunatha; Gadre S V; Sapatnekar S M; Stocker Martin; Strong Peter N;
Journal:J Biol Chem
PubMed ID:12239213
The biophysical properties of small conductance Ca(2+)-activated K(+) (SK) channels are well suited to underlie afterhyperpolarizations (AHPs) shaping the firing patterns of a conspicuous number of central and peripheral neurons. We have identified a new scorpion toxin (tamapin) that binds to SK channels with high affinity and inhibits SK channel-mediated ... More
Protein kinase A site-specific phosphorylation regulates ATP-binding cassette A1 (ABCA1)-mediated phospholipid efflux.
Authors: See Raymond H; Caday-Malcolm Rosalinda A; Singaraja Roshni R; Zhou Steven; Silverston Anthony; Huber Mary T; Moran Josh; James Erick R; Janoo Rozmin; Savill Jane M; Rigot Veronique; Zhang Lin-Hua; Wang Minghan; Chimini Giovanna; Wellington Cheryl L; Tafuri Sherrie R; Hayden Michael R;
Journal:J Biol Chem
PubMed ID:12196520
ATP-binding cassette A1 (ABCA1) is a key mediator of cholesterol and phospholipid efflux to apolipoprotein particles. We show that ABCA1 is a constitutively phosphorylated protein in both RAW macrophages and in a human embryonic kidney cell line expressing ABCA1. Furthermore, we demonstrate that phosphorylation of ABCA1 is mediated by protein ... More
T-cell receptor gamma chain alternate reading frame protein (TARP) expression in prostate cancer cells leads to an increased growth rate and induction of caveolins and amphiregulin.
Authors: Wolfgang C D; Essand M; Lee B; Pastan I;
Journal:Cancer Res
PubMed ID:11719440
Previously, we showed that prostate and prostate cancer cells express a truncated T-cell receptor gamma chain mRNA that uses an alternative reading frame to produce a novel nuclear T-cell receptor gamma chain alternate reading frame protein (TARP). TARP is expressed in the androgen-sensitive LNCaP prostate cancer cell line but not ... More
Repression of 92-kDa Type IV Collagenase Expression by MTA1 Is Mediated through Direct Interactions with the Promoter via a Mechanism, Which Is Both Dependent on and Independent of Histone Deacetylation.
Authors: Yan Chunhong; Wang Heng; Toh Yasushi; Boyd Douglas D;
Journal:J Biol Chem
PubMed ID:12431981
Although the expression of the metastases-associated gene MTA1 correlates with tumor metastases, its role in regulating type IV collagenase expression is unknown. Enforced MTA1 expression in HT1080 cells reduced basal and 12-myristate 13-acetate-induced 92-kDa type IV collagenase (MMP-9) protein/mRNA levels. DNase I hypersensitivity and PstI accessibility assays revealed multiple regions ... More