[LIM kinases and their roles in the nervous system].
Zhejiang Da Xue Xue Bao Yi Xue Ban
; 43(1): 119-25, 2014 01.
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| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-24616471
ABSTRACT
LIM kinase-1 (LIMK1) and LIM kinase-2 (LIMK2) are kinases that have serine/threonine and tyrosine dual specificity. Although they show significant structural similarity, LIMK1 and LIMK2 have different expression patterns, subcellular localization, and functions. Activation of LIM kinases regulates the downstream of Rho GTPases, and influences the architecture of the actin cytoskeleton by regulating the activity of cofilin. Recent studies have shown that LIM kinases play important roles in the nervous system. For example, development of the central nervous system is reliant upon the presence of LIMK1, and deletion of Limk1 gene is involved in the development of the human genetic disorder Williams syndrome. Therefore, it is of vital physiological significance to investigate the neuronal function of LIM kinases. In this review, we outline the structure, phosphorylation regulation and neuronal function of LIM kinases, so as to provide new ideas for the treatment of these neurological diseases.
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Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Quinases Lim
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Sistema Nervoso
Limite:
Animals
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Humans
Idioma:
Zh
Revista:
Zhejiang Da Xue Xue Bao Yi Xue Ban
Assunto da revista:
MEDICINA
Ano de publicação:
2014
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
China