4E-BP is a target of the GCN2-ATF4 pathway during Drosophila development and aging.
J Cell Biol
; 216(1): 115-129, 2017 01 02.
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Reduced amino acid availability attenuates mRNA translation in cells and helps to extend lifespan in model organisms. The amino acid deprivation-activated kinase GCN2 mediates this response in part by phosphorylating eIF2α. In addition, the cap-dependent translational inhibitor 4E-BP is transcriptionally induced to extend lifespan in Drosophila melanogaster, but through an unclear mechanism. Here, we show that GCN2 and its downstream transcription factor, ATF4, mediate 4E-BP induction, and GCN2 is required for lifespan extension in response to dietary restriction of amino acids. The 4E-BP intron contains ATF4-binding sites that not only respond to stress but also show inherent ATF4 activity during normal development. Analysis of the newly synthesized proteome through metabolic labeling combined with click chemistry shows that certain stress-responsive proteins are resistant to inhibition by 4E-BP, and gcn2 mutant flies have reduced levels of stress-responsive protein synthesis. These results indicate that GCN2 and ATF4 are important regulators of 4E-BP transcription during normal development and aging.
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MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Proteínas Quinasas
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Factores de Transcripción
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Envejecimiento
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Factores de Iniciación de Péptidos
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Proteínas de Drosophila
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Péptidos y Proteínas de Señalización Intracelular
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Drosophila melanogaster
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Factor de Transcripción Activador 4
Tipo de estudio:
Prognostic_studies
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Animals
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En
Revista:
J Cell Biol
Año:
2017
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Article
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Estados Unidos