Tuning of protein kinase circuitry by p38α is vital for epithelial tissue homeostasis

Celia Caballero-Franco, Min Kyung Choo, Yasuyo Sano, Patcharee Ritprajak, Hiroaki Sakurai, Kinya Otsu, Atsushi Mizoguchi, Jin Mo Park*

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Abstract

Background: The protein kinase p38α mediates cellular responses to stress and immune signals. Results: Loss of p38α in epithelial cells results in aberrant activation of multiple protein kinases and disrupts tissue homeostasis. Conclusion: Epithelial tissue homeostasis requires cross-regulatory interactions between p38α and other protein kinases. Significance: These findings provide clues about how to prevent the adverse effects of p38 inhibitors.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)23788-23797
Number of pages10
JournalJournal of Biological Chemistry
Volume288
Issue number33
DOIs
StatePublished - 2013/08/16

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Biochemistry
  • Molecular Biology
  • Cell Biology

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