| Literature DB >> 16402045 |
Astrid E Alewijnse1, Martin C Michel.
Abstract
Sphingosine-1-phosphate and sphingosylphosphorylcholine are structurally related signalling molecules. Although they share some biological effects, it is debated whether this involves the same receptors. In this issue, Mathieson and Nixon report that these two lipids activate the same transcription factor but do so via distinct signalling pathways. Against this background, we discuss some of the potential pitfalls in studies comparing the effects of the two sphingolipids.Entities:
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Year: 2006 PMID: 16402045 PMCID: PMC1616987 DOI: 10.1038/sj.bjp.0706602
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Br J Pharmacol ISSN: 0007-1188 Impact factor: 8.739