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Integration Of Bmp And Insulin/Igf-1 Signaling Regulates Multiple Homeostatic Functions In Caenorhabditis Elegans, James F. Clark
Integration Of Bmp And Insulin/Igf-1 Signaling Regulates Multiple Homeostatic Functions In Caenorhabditis Elegans, James F. Clark
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The maintenance of homeostatic functions is key to the survival and well-being of an organism. Regulation of homeostasis relies on varied inputs, both intrinsic and extrinsic, to potentiate a web of interconnected signaling relays. Insulin/IGF-1 signaling (IIS) is a well-known regulator of glucose and lipid metabolism, as well as having far reaching effects in other homeostatic mechanisms. On the other hand, bone morphogenetic protein (BMP), a member of the transforming growth factor beta signaling superfamily, is known for its role in differentiation and development, with only recent studies highlighting potential roles in metabolic homeostasis. Here we elucidate new functions for …
Role Of Bec-1/Beclin 1 And Autophagy Genes In C.Elegans Germline Cell Proliferation, Kristina Ames
Role Of Bec-1/Beclin 1 And Autophagy Genes In C.Elegans Germline Cell Proliferation, Kristina Ames
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Autophagy is an evolutionary conserved process involved in the cellular adaptation to stress and basal levels of autophagy are crucial for cellular metabolism and homeostasis. Cellular recycling by autophagy is characterized by the formation of distinctive double-membrane vesicles (autophagosomes) that engulf unnecessary cytoplasmic components, such as organelles and long-lived proteins. Failure to remove protein aggregates and/or damaged organelles, via autophagy, has been implicated in various medical conditions such as liver disease, neurodegenerative diseases and cancer. Autophagy may suppress or promote cellular proliferation in tumors, depending on the type and metabolic state of the cell, where autophagy is generally believed to …