MAPK/JNK signalling: a potential autophagy regulation pathway

Autophagy refers to a lysosomal degradative pathway or a process of self-cannibalization. This pathway maintains nutrients levels for vital cellular functions during periods of starvation and it provides cells with survival advantages under various stress situations. However, the mechanisms responsi...

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Published in:Bioscience reports 2015-06, Vol.35 (3)
Main Authors: Zhou, Yuan-Yuan, Li, Ying, Jiang, Wei-Qin, Zhou, Lin-Fu
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Animals
Autophagy - physiology
Beclin-1 - genetics
Beclin-1 - metabolism
Humans
JNK Mitogen-Activated Protein Kinases - metabolism
Mitogen-Activated Protein Kinases - metabolism
Review
Signal Transduction
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Summary:Autophagy refers to a lysosomal degradative pathway or a process of self-cannibalization. This pathway maintains nutrients levels for vital cellular functions during periods of starvation and it provides cells with survival advantages under various stress situations. However, the mechanisms responsible for the induction and regulation of autophagy are poorly understood. The c-Jun NH2-terminal kinase (JNK) signal transduction pathway functions to induce defence mechanisms that protect organisms against acute oxidative and xenobiotic insults. This pathway has also been repeatedly linked to the molecular events involved in autophagy regulation. The present review will focus on recent advances in understanding of the relationship between mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK)/JNK signalling and autophagic cell death.
ISSN:0144-8463
1573-4935
DOI:10.1042/BSR20140141