There is evidence that senescence affects neurotransmission at different levels. In particular, this review summarizes the studies on age-dependent modifications in protein phosphorylation, which represents the final pathway in the action of transmitters and hormones at neuronal level. Cyclic AMP-dependent protein kinase and protein kinase C have been reported to be modified during aging in various cerebral areas; the changes may involve either enzyme activity or substrate availability. These findings can be related to the alterations in neurotransmitter function and synaptic efficiency observed in the senescent brain. The activity of the other types of protein kinases (tyrosine-, cGMP-, calcium/calmodulin-dependent) during aging needs to be explored. An emerging point is the role of protein phosphorylation in the transfer of membrane signals to the nucleus, for the activation or disactivation of specific genes responsible for long-term neuronal events. Along this view, alterations in protein kinase pathway during senescence would ultimately affect gene expression, resulting in long term modifications of cell function. The reviewed literature opens the perspective of restoring some of the deficits associated with senescence by modulating protein phosphorylation pathway.

Magnoni, M., Govoni, S., Battaini, F.m., Trabucchi, M.m. (1991). The aging brain: protein phosphorylation as a target of changes in neuronal function. LIFE SCIENCES, 48(5), 373-385.

The aging brain: protein phosphorylation as a target of changes in neuronal function

BATTAINI, FIORENZO MARIA;TRABUCCHI, MARCO MARIO
1991-01-01

Abstract

There is evidence that senescence affects neurotransmission at different levels. In particular, this review summarizes the studies on age-dependent modifications in protein phosphorylation, which represents the final pathway in the action of transmitters and hormones at neuronal level. Cyclic AMP-dependent protein kinase and protein kinase C have been reported to be modified during aging in various cerebral areas; the changes may involve either enzyme activity or substrate availability. These findings can be related to the alterations in neurotransmitter function and synaptic efficiency observed in the senescent brain. The activity of the other types of protein kinases (tyrosine-, cGMP-, calcium/calmodulin-dependent) during aging needs to be explored. An emerging point is the role of protein phosphorylation in the transfer of membrane signals to the nucleus, for the activation or disactivation of specific genes responsible for long-term neuronal events. Along this view, alterations in protein kinase pathway during senescence would ultimately affect gene expression, resulting in long term modifications of cell function. The reviewed literature opens the perspective of restoring some of the deficits associated with senescence by modulating protein phosphorylation pathway.
1991
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Rilevanza internazionale
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Sì, ma tipo non specificato
Settore BIO/15 - BIOLOGIA FARMACEUTICA
English
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Phospholipids; Neurons; Nerve Tissue Proteins; Rats; Protein Kinases; Phosphorylation; Brain; Animals; Calcium; Aging; Neurotransmitter Agents
Magnoni, M., Govoni, S., Battaini, F.m., Trabucchi, M.m. (1991). The aging brain: protein phosphorylation as a target of changes in neuronal function. LIFE SCIENCES, 48(5), 373-385.
Magnoni, M; Govoni, S; Battaini, Fm; Trabucchi, Mm
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