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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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