AMPK functions as an adenylate charge-regulated protein kinase

JS Oakhill, JW Scott, BE Kemp - Trends in Endocrinology & Metabolism, 2012 - cell.com
The energy sensor AMP-activated protein kinase (AMPK) is activated by metabolic stress and
restores ATP levels in cells by switching off anabolic and switching on catabolic pathways. …

[HTML][HTML] Molecular mechanisms underlying the beneficial effects of exercise on brain function and neurological disorders

…, LM McAloon, K Loh, S Galic, JS Oakhill… - International Journal of …, 2021 - mdpi.com
As life expectancy has increased, particularly in developed countries, due to medical
advances and increased prosperity, age-related neurological diseases and mental health …

[HTML][HTML] Identification of an intestinal heme transporter

M Shayeghi, GO Latunde-Dada, JS Oakhill, AH Laftah… - Cell, 2005 - cell.com
Dietary heme iron is an important nutritional source of iron in carnivores and omnivores that
is more readily absorbed than non-heme iron derived from vegetables and grain. Most heme …

AMPK is a direct adenylate charge-regulated protein kinase

JS Oakhill, R Steel, ZP Chen, JW Scott, N Ling, S Tam… - Science, 2011 - science.org
The adenosine monophosphate (AMP)–activated protein kinase (AMPK) regulates whole-body
and cellular energy balance in response to energy demand and supply. AMPK is an αβγ …

New perspectives on the role of Drp1 isoforms in regulating mitochondrial pathophysiology

AA Rosdah, WJ Smiles, JS Oakhill, JW Scott… - Pharmacology & …, 2020 - Elsevier
Mitochondria are dynamic organelles constantly undergoing fusion and fission. A concerted
balance between the process of mitochondrial fusion and fission is required to maintain …

β-Subunit myristoylation is the gatekeeper for initiating metabolic stress sensing by AMP-activated protein kinase (AMPK)

JS Oakhill, ZP Chen, JW Scott, R Steel… - Proceedings of the …, 2010 - National Acad Sciences
The AMP-activated protein kinase (AMPK) is an αβγ heterotrimer that acts as a master metabolic
regulator to maintain cellular energy balance following increased energy demand and …

[PDF][PDF] Thienopyridone drugs are selective activators of AMP-activated protein kinase β1-containing complexes

…, JE Honeyman, GR Steinberg, JS Oakhill… - Chemistry & biology, 2008 - cell.com
The AMP-activated protein kinase (AMPK) is an αβγ heterotrimer that plays a pivotal role in
regulating cellular and whole-body metabolism. Activation of AMPK reverses many of the …

Metformin and salicylate synergistically activate liver AMPK, inhibit lipogenesis and improve insulin sensitivity

…, SL Pinkosky, EA Day, JW Scott, JS Oakhill… - Biochemical …, 2015 - portlandpress.com
Metformin is the mainstay therapy for type 2 diabetes (T2D) and many patients also take
salicylate-based drugs [ie, aspirin (ASA)] for cardioprotection. Metformin and salicylate both …

[HTML][HTML] Small molecule drug A-769662 and AMP synergistically activate naive AMPK independent of upstream kinase signaling

…, CG Langendorf, GR Steinberg, BE Kemp, JS Oakhill - Chemistry & biology, 2014 - cell.com
The AMP-activated protein kinase (AMPK) is a metabolic stress-sensing αβγ heterotrimer
responsible for energy homeostasis, making it a therapeutic target for metabolic diseases such …

AMPK‐independent pathways regulate skeletal muscle fatty acid oxidation

…, S Wee, ZP Chen, BJ Michell, JS Oakhill… - The Journal of …, 2008 - Wiley Online Library
The activation of AMP‐activated protein kinase (AMPK) and phosphorylation/inhibition of
acetyl‐CoA carboxylase 2 (ACC2) is believed to be the principal pathway regulating fatty acid …