| Literature DB >> 28292700 |
Bo Wang1, Mondira Kundu2.
Abstract
Mammalian Unc-51-like kinases 1 and 2 (ULK1 and ULK2) belong to the ULK/Atg1 family of serine/threonine kinases, which are conserved from yeast to mammals. Although ULK/Atg1 is best known for regulating flux through the autophagy pathway, it has evolutionarily conserved noncanonical functions in protein trafficking that are essential for maintaining cellular homeostasis. As a direct target of energy- and nutrient-sensing kinases, ULK/Atg1 is positioned to regulate the distribution and use of cellular resources in response to metabolic cues. In this review, we provide an overview of the molecular mechanisms through which ULK/Atg1 carries out its canonical and noncanonical functions and the signaling pathways that link its function to metabolism. We also highlight potential contributions of ULK/Atg1 in human diseases, including cancer and neurodegeneration.Entities:
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Year: 2017 PMID: 28292700 PMCID: PMC5678971 DOI: 10.1016/j.ceb.2017.02.011
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Curr Opin Cell Biol ISSN: 0955-0674 Impact factor: 8.382