Plasminogen kringle 5 induces endothelial cell apoptosis by triggering a voltage-dependent anion channel 1 (VDAC1) positive feedback loop

  • Lei Li
  • , Ya Chao Yao
  • , Xiao Qiong Gu
  • , Di Che
  • , Cai Qi Ma
  • , Zhi Yu Dai
  • , Cen Li
  • , Ti Zhou
  • , Wei Bin Cai
  • , Zhong Han Yang
  • , Xia Yang
  • , Guo Quan Gao

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Abstract

Results: K5 up-regulates VDAC1 through a AKT-GSK3 pathway.

Background: The voltage-dependent anion channel 1 (VDAC1) is identified as a receptor of human plasminogen kringle 5 (K5), but the role and mechanisms of VDAC1 in K5-induced endothelial cell (EC) apoptosis remain elusive.

Conclusion: A positive feedback loop of "VDAC1-AKT-GSK3 VDAC1" mediates K5-induced EC apoptosis.

Significance: This finding provides new perspectives on the mechanisms of K5-induced apoptosis.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)32628-32638
Number of pages11
JournalJournal of Biological Chemistry
Volume289
Issue number47
DOIs
StatePublished - Nov 21 2014
Externally publishedYes

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Biochemistry
  • Molecular Biology
  • Cell Biology

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