| Literature DB >> 27317800 |
Anna Cantalupo1, Annarita Di Lorenzo2.
Abstract
Initially discovered as abundant components of eukaryotic cell membranes, sphingolipids are now recognized as important bioactive signaling molecules that modulate a variety of cellular functions, including those relevant to cancer and immunologic, inflammatory, and cardiovascular disorders. In this review, we discuss recent advances in our understanding of the role of sphingosine-1-phosphate (S1P) receptors in the regulation of vascular function, and focus on how de novo biosynthesized sphingolipids play a role in blood pressure homeostasis. The therapeutic potential of new drugs that target S1P signaling is also discussed.Entities:
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Year: 2016 PMID: 27317800 PMCID: PMC4959106 DOI: 10.1124/jpet.116.233205
Source DB: PubMed Journal: J Pharmacol Exp Ther ISSN: 0022-3565 Impact factor: 4.030