| Literature DB >> 24231725 |
Muayad Almahariq1, Fang C Mei2, Xiaodong Cheng3.
Abstract
The pleiotropic second-messenger cAMP plays a crucial role in mediating the effects of various hormones on metabolism. The major intracellular functions of cAMP are transduced by protein kinase A (PKA) and by exchange proteins directly activated by cAMP (EPACs). The latter act as guanine-nucleotide exchange factors for the RAS-like small G proteins Rap1 and Rap2. Although the role of PKA in regulating energy balance has been extensively studied, the impact of EPACs remains relatively enigmatic. This review summarizes recent genetic and pharmacological studies concerning EPAC involvement in glucose homeostasis and energy balance via the regulation of leptin and insulin signaling pathways. In addition, the development of small-molecule EPAC-specific modulators and their therapeutic potential for the treatment of diabetes and obesity are discussed.Entities:
Keywords: cAMP; energy balance; exchange protein directly activated by cAMP (EPAC); insulin secretion; leptin resistance
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Year: 2013 PMID: 24231725 PMCID: PMC3946731 DOI: 10.1016/j.tem.2013.10.004
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Trends Endocrinol Metab ISSN: 1043-2760 Impact factor: 12.015