PDK1-dependent activation of atypical PKC leads to degradation of the p21 tumour modifier protein

Scott, M. T. , Ingram, A. and Ball, K. (2002) PDK1-dependent activation of atypical PKC leads to degradation of the p21 tumour modifier protein. EMBO Journal, 21(24), pp. 6771-6780. (doi: 10.1093/emboj/cdf684) (PMID:12485998) (PMCID:PMC139104)

Full text not currently available from Enlighten.

Abstract

p21WAF1/CIP1 contributes to positive and negative growth control on multiple levels. We previously mapped phosphorylation sites within the C‐terminal domain of p21 that regulate proliferating cell nucear antigen binding. In the current study, a kinase has been fractionated from mammalian cells that stoichiometrically phosphorylates p21 at the Ser146 site, and the enzyme has been identified as an insulin‐responsive atypical protein kinase C (aPKC). Expression of PKCζ or activation of the endogenous kinase by 3‐phosphoinositide dependent protein kinase‐1 (PDK1) decreased the half‐life of p21. Conversely, dnPKCζ or dnPDK1 increased p21 protein half‐life, and a PDK1‐dependent increase in the rate of p21 degradation was mediated by aPKC. Insulin stimulation gave a biphasic response with a rapid transient decrease in p21 protein levels during the initial signalling phase that was dependent on phosphatidylinositol 3‐ kinase, PKC and proteasome activity. Thus, aPKC provides a physiological signal for the degradation of p21. The rapid degradation of p21 protein during the signalling phase of insulin stimulation identifies a novel link between energy metabolism and a key modulator of cell cycle progression.

Item Type:Articles
Additional Information:� ��
Status:Published
Refereed:Yes
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID:Scott, Dr Mary
Authors: Scott, M. T., Ingram, A., and Ball, K.
College/School:College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences > School of Cancer Sciences
Journal Name:EMBO Journal
ISSN:0261-4189
ISSN (Online):1460-2075

University Staff: Request a correction | Enlighten Editors: Update this record