IndraLab
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"A regulatory link between p70s6k and pkb was demonstrated, as pdk1 was found to selectively phosphorylate p70s6k at thr229. More importantly, pdk1 activated p70s6k in vitro and in vivo, whereas the catalytically inactive pdk1 blocked insulin-induced activation of p70s6k. one of the most studied signalling events controlled by ptdins(3,4,5)p3, comprises the activation of a group of agc family protein kinases, including isoforms of protein kinase b (pkb)/akt, p70 ribosomal s6 kinase (s6k), serum- and glucocorticoid-induced protein kinase (sgk) and protein kinase c (pkc), which play crucial roles in regulating physiological processes relevant to metabolism, growth, proliferation and survival. Here, we review recent biochemical, genetic and structural studies on the 3-phosphoinositide-dependent protein kinase-1 (pdk1), which phosphorylates and activates the agc kinase members regulated by pi 3-kinase. We also discuss whether inhibitors of pdk1 might have chemotherapeutic potential in the treatment of cancers in which the pdk1-regulated agc kinases are constitutively activated."
"A regulatory link between p70s6k and pkb was demonstrated, as pdk1 was found to selectively phosphorylate p70s6k at thr229. More importantly, pdk1 activated p70s6k in vitro and in vivo, whereas the catalytically inactive pdk1 blocked insulin-induced activation of p70s6k. One of the most studied events controlled by ptdins(3,4,5)p3, comprises the activation of a of agc family protein kinases, including isoforms of protein kinase b (pkb)/akt, p70 ribosomal s6 kinase (s6k), serum- and glucocorticoid-induced protein kinase (sgk) and protein kinase c (pkc), which play crucial roles in regulating physiological processes relevant to metabolism, growth, proliferation and survival. Here, we review recent biochemical, genetic and structural studies on the 3-phosphoinositide-dependent protein kinase-1 (pdk1), which phosphorylates and activates the agc kinase members regulated by pi 3-kinase. We also discuss whether inhibitors of pdk1 might have chemotherapeutic potential in the treatment of cancers in which the pdk1-regulated agc kinases are constitutively activated. Phosphorylation and activation of p70s6k by pdk1."