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Immunology, Endocrine & Metabolic Agents in Medicinal Chemistry (Discontinued)

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ISSN (Print): 1871-5222
ISSN (Online): 1875-6115

The Role of NO-cGMP Signaling Pathway in Pancreatic Beta-cell Function

Author(s): Maria-Luisa Lazo-de-la-Vega-Monroy and Alonso Vilches-Flores

Volume 14, Issue 1, 2014

Page: [8 - 14] Pages: 7

DOI: 10.2174/1871522214666140116213815

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Abstract

Insulin-secretion in pancreatic beta-cells is modulated by several second messengers and complex signaling pathways. Nitric oxide has been usually associated with beta-cell apoptosis, as part of the physiopathology of Type-2 diabetes. However there is increasing evidence that NO/cGMP signaling pathway is also involved in the secretory function through the activation of some target proteins such as the modulation of glucokinase activity, ionic channels, protein kinases, phosphodiesterases; and gene expression through the activation of transcription factors. These observations could be useful to establish new therapeutic strategies to maintain beta-cell optimal response before the development of islet dysfunction that leads to diabetes.

Keywords: Ca2+ channels, cGMP, insulin secretion, insulin transcription, Nitric oxide, pancreatic beta-cell, PKG, soluble Guanylate Cyclase.


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