Hexosamine pathway metabolites enhance protein quality control and prolong life.
Cell
; 156(6): 1167-1178, 2014 Mar 13.
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ABSTRACT
Aging entails a progressive decline in protein homeostasis, which often leads to age-related diseases. The endoplasmic reticulum (ER) is the site of protein synthesis and maturation for secreted and membrane proteins. Correct folding of ER proteins requires covalent attachment of N-linked glycan oligosaccharides. Here, we report that increased synthesis of N-glycan precursors in the hexosamine pathway improves ER protein homeostasis and extends lifespan in C. elegans. Addition of the N-glycan precursor N-acetylglucosamine to the growth medium slows aging in wild-type animals and alleviates pathology of distinct neurotoxic disease models. Our data suggest that reduced aggregation of metastable proteins and lifespan extension depend on enhanced ER-associated protein degradation, proteasomal activity, and autophagy. Evidently, hexosamine pathway activation or N-acetylglucosamine supplementation induces distinct protein quality control mechanisms, which may allow therapeutic intervention against age-related and proteotoxic diseases.
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MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Proteínas
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Caenorhabditis elegans
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Proteínas de Caenorhabditis elegans
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Vías Biosintéticas
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Glutamina-Fructosa-6-Fosfato Transaminasa (Isomerizadora)
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Hexosaminas
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Longevidad
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Animals
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Humans
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En
Revista:
Cell
Año:
2014
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Alemania