[HTML][HTML] Diacylglycerol-evoked activation of PKC and PKD isoforms in regulation of glucose and lipid metabolism: a review

K Kolczynska, A Loza-Valdes, I Hawro… - Lipids in health and …, 2020 - Springer
Protein kinase C (PKC) and Protein kinase D (PKD) isoforms can sense diacylglycerol (DAG)
generated in the different cellular compartments in various physiological processes. DAG …

Platelet‐derived lipids promote insulin secretion of pancreatic β cells

…, MC Löffler, M Friedrich, A LozaValdes… - EMBO Molecular …, 2023 - embopress.org
Hyperreactive platelets are commonly observed in diabetic patients indicating a potential
link between glucose homeostasis and platelet reactivity. This raises the possibility that …

[HTML][HTML] Inhibition of PCSK9 does not improve lipopolysaccharide-induced mortality in mice

JM Berger, AL Valdes, J Gromada, N Anderson… - Journal of lipid …, 2017 - ASBMB
Proprotein convertase subtilisin/kexin type 9 (PCSK9) is a secreted protein that targets LDL
receptors (LDLRs) for degradation in liver. Blocking the interaction of PCSK9 with the LDLR …

The kinase PKD3 provides negative feedback on cholesterol and triglyceride synthesis by suppressing insulin signaling

AE Mayer, MC Löffler, AE Loza Valdés, W Schmitz… - Science …, 2019 - science.org
Hepatic activation of protein kinase C (PKC) isoforms by diacylglycerol (DAG) promotes
insulin resistance and contributes to the development of type 2 diabetes (T2D). The closely …

Protein kinase D1 deletion in adipocytes enhances energy dissipation and protects against adiposity

…, AE Mayer, J Trujillo Viera, A Loza Valdes… - The EMBO …, 2018 - embopress.org
Nutrient overload in combination with decreased energy dissipation promotes obesity and
diabetes. Obesity results in a hormonal imbalance, which among others activates G protein‐…

Protein Kinase D2 drives chylomicron‐mediated lipid transport in the intestine and promotes obesity

…, V Schmidt, T Karwen, A LozaValdes… - EMBO molecular …, 2021 - embopress.org
Lipids are the most energy‐dense components of the diet, and their overconsumption promotes
obesity and diabetes. Dietary fat content has been linked to the lipid processing activity …

The adrenergic-induced ERK3 pathway drives lipolysis and suppresses energy dissipation

R El-Merahbi, JT Viera, AL Valdes… - Genes & …, 2020 - genesdev.cshlp.org
Obesity-induced diabetes affects> 400 million people worldwide. Uncontrolled lipolysis (free
fatty acid release from adipocytes) can contribute to diabetes and obesity. To identify future …

Hypoxia-inducible lipid droplet–associated Is not a direct physiological regulator of lipolysis in adipose tissue

…, M de la Rosa Rodriguez, A Loza Valdes… - …, 2017 - academic.oup.com
Triglycerides are stored in specialized organelles called lipid droplets. Numerous proteins
have been shown to be physically associated with lipid droplets and govern their function. …

[HTML][HTML] Targeting ERK3/MK5 complex for treatment of obesity and diabetes

A Loza-Valdes, R El-Merahbi, T Kassouf… - Biochemical and …, 2022 - Elsevier
Kinases represent one of the largest druggable families of proteins. Importantly, many kinases
are aberrantly activated/de-activated in multiple organs during obesity, which contributes …

A phosphoproteomic approach reveals that PKD3 controls PKA-mediated glucose and tyrosine metabolism

A Loza-Valdes, AE Mayer, T Kassouf… - Life Science …, 2021 - life-science-alliance.org
Members of the protein kinase D (PKD) family (PKD1, 2, and 3) integrate hormonal and
nutritional inputs to regulate complex cellular metabolism. Despite the fact that a number of …