Setting sail for glucose homeostasis with the AKAP150-PP2B-anchor

EMBO J. 2012 Oct 17;31(20):3956-7. doi: 10.1038/emboj.2012.265. Epub 2012 Sep 14.

Abstract

Glucose-stimulated insulin secretion, controlled by multiple protein phosphorylation events, is critical for the regulation of glucose homeostasis. Protein kinase A (PKA) is known to play a role in β cell physiology, but the role of its anchoring protein is not fully understood. Hinke et al (2012) illustrate the significance of A-kinase anchoring protein 150 in tethering protein phosphatase 2B to mediate nutrient-stimulated insulin secretion and thus modulate glucose homeostasis.

Publication types

  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Comment

MeSH terms

  • A Kinase Anchor Proteins / physiology*
  • Animals
  • Glucose / metabolism*
  • Homeostasis / physiology*
  • Insulin Resistance / genetics*
  • Male
  • Membrane Proteins / physiology*
  • Phosphoprotein Phosphatases / physiology*

Substances

  • A Kinase Anchor Proteins
  • Akap5 protein, mouse
  • Membrane Proteins
  • Phosphoprotein Phosphatases
  • Glucose