p38 pathway kinases as anti-inflammatory drug targets.
J Dent Res
; 86(9): 800-11, 2007 Sep.
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ABSTRACT
Mitogen-activated protein kinases (MAPK) are intracellular signaling molecules involved in cytokine synthesis. Several classes of mammalian MAPK have been identified, including extracellular signal-regulated kinase, c-jun N-terminal kinase, and p38 MAP kinase. p38alpha is a key MAPK involved in tumor necrosis factor alpha and other cytokine production, as well as enzyme induction (cyclooxygenase-2, inducible nitric oxide synthase, and matrix metalloproteinases) and adhesion molecule expression. An understanding of the broad biologic and pathophysiological roles of p38 MAPK family members has grown significantly over the past decade, as has the complexity of the signaling network leading to their activation. Downstream substrates of MAPK include other kinases (e.g., mitogen-activated protein-kinase-activated protein kinase 2) and factors that regulate transcription, nuclear export, and mRNA stability and translation. The high-resolution crystal structure of p38alpha has led to the design of selective inhibitors that have good pharmacological activity. Despite the strong rationale for MAPK inhibitors in human disease, direct proof of concept in the clinic has yet to be demonstrated, with most compounds demonstrating dose-limiting adverse effects. The role of MAPK in inflammation makes them attractive targets for new therapies, and efforts are continuing to identify newer, more selective inhibitors for inflammatory diseases.
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01-internacional
Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Sistema de Sinalização das MAP Quinases
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Proteínas Quinases p38 Ativadas por Mitógeno
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Inflamação
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Anti-Inflamatórios
Tipo de estudo:
Prognostic_studies
Limite:
Animals
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Humans
Idioma:
En
Revista:
J Dent Res
Ano de publicação:
2007
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Estados Unidos