The peptidyl-prolyl isomerase pin1 up-regulation and proapoptotic function in dopaminergic neurons: Relevance to the pathogenesis of parkinson disease

Anamitra Ghosh, Hariharan Saminathan, Arthi Kanthasamy, Vellareddy Anantharam, Huajun Jin, Gautam Sondarva, Dilshan S. Harischandra, Ziqing Qian, Ajay Rana, Anumantha G. Kanthasamy

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Abstract

Background: Pin1 regulates several signaling proteins by isomerizing the cis/trans conformation of the Ser(P)-Pro peptide bond. Results: Pin1 is up-regulated in dopaminergic neurons in cell culture, animal models, and human PD brains. Pin1 inhibition protects dopaminergic neurons in PD models. Conclusion: Pin1 up-regulation plays a proapoptotic function in PD. Significance: Pin1 inhibition may be a viable translational strategy in PD.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)21955-21971
Number of pages17
JournalJournal of Biological Chemistry
Volume288
Issue number30
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Jul 26 2013
Externally publishedYes

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Biochemistry
  • Molecular Biology
  • Cell Biology

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