Induction of BIM(EL) following growth factor withdrawal is a key event in caspase-dependent apoptosis of 661W photoreceptor cells.
Eur J Neurosci
; 24(4): 981-90, 2006 Aug.
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ABSTRACT
Apoptosis of photoreceptor cells in the early postnatal period is a normal feature of mammalian retinal development. The role of mitochondria and caspases in the process has been well established; however, the identification of key apoptotic mediators still remains elusive. Here we report that BIM(EL), a pro-apoptotic BCL-2 family member, may be one such molecule. Following growth factor deprivation, BIM(EL) was up-regulated in mouse 661W cone photoreceptors. This event correlated with the release of mitochondrial apoptogenic factors into the cytosol, the activation of caspases and apoptosis. Moreover, a similar behaviour was observed in response to UV radiation, ionomycin or H(2)O(2) treatments. We identified the PI3K-Akt-FKHRL1 signalling cascade as the main regulatory pathway of BIM(EL) expression in these cells. Finally, using RNA interference, we were able to silence BIM(EL) expression and subsequently suppress caspase-3 activation. In conclusion, we propose BIM(EL) as a critical factor in mitochondria-dependent apoptosis of 661W photoreceptors.
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01-internacional
Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Proteínas Proto-Oncogênicas
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Apoptose
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Células Fotorreceptoras Retinianas Cones
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Caspases
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Isoformas de Proteínas
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Peptídeos e Proteínas de Sinalização Intercelular
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Proteínas Reguladoras de Apoptose
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Proteínas de Membrana
Tipo de estudo:
Prognostic_studies
Limite:
Animals
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Eur J Neurosci
Ano de publicação:
2006
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Article