| Literature DB >> 20178791 |
Branka Stancevic1, Richard Kolesnick.
Abstract
Recent evidence suggests that ceramide regulates stress signaling via reorganization of the plasma membrane. The focus of this review will be to discuss the mechanism by which acid sphingomyelinase (ASMase)-generated ceramide initiates transmembrane signaling in the plasma membrane exoplasmic leaflet. In particular, we review the unique biophysical properties of ceramide that render it proficient in formation of signaling domains termed ceramide-rich platforms (CRPs), and the role of CRPs in the pathophysiology of various diseases. The biomedical significance of CRPs makes these structures an attractive therapeutic target. Copyright 2010. Published by Elsevier B.V.Entities:
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Year: 2010 PMID: 20178791 PMCID: PMC4440589 DOI: 10.1016/j.febslet.2010.02.026
Source DB: PubMed Journal: FEBS Lett ISSN: 0014-5793 Impact factor: 4.124