Search Results - "Ekim Ustunel, Bilgen"
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The IKK‐related kinase TBK1 activates mTORC1 directly in response to growth factors and innate immune agonists
Published in The EMBO journal (04-01-2018)“…The innate immune kinase TBK1 initiates inflammatory responses to combat infectious pathogens by driving production of type I interferons. TBK1 also controls…”
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Emerging Targets in Type 2 Diabetes and Diabetic Complications
Published in Advanced science (01-09-2021)“…Type 2 diabetes is a metabolic, chronic disorder characterized by insulin resistance and elevated blood glucose levels. Although a large drug portfolio exists…”
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Endothelial Notch signaling controls insulin transport in muscle
Published in EMBO molecular medicine (07-04-2020)“…The role of the endothelium is not just limited to acting as an inert barrier for facilitating blood transport. Endothelial cells (ECs), through expression of…”
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Liver-fibrosis-activated transcriptional networks govern hepatocyte reprogramming and intra-hepatic communication
Published in Cell metabolism (03-08-2021)“…Liver fibrosis is a strong predictor of long-term mortality in individuals with metabolic-associated fatty liver disease; yet, the mechanisms underlying the…”
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TSC22D4 interacts with Akt1 to regulate glucose metabolism
Published in Science advances (21-10-2022)“…Maladaptive insulin signaling is a key feature in the pathogenesis of severe metabolic disorders, including obesity and diabetes. Enhancing insulin sensitivity…”
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Control of diabetic hyperglycaemia and insulin resistance through TSC22D4
Published in Nature communications (09-11-2016)“…Obesity-related insulin resistance represents the core component of the metabolic syndrome, promoting glucose intolerance, pancreatic beta cell failure and…”
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Lipocalin 13 enhances insulin secretion but is dispensable for systemic metabolic control
Published in Life science alliance (01-04-2021)“…Members of the lipocalin protein family serve as biomarkers for kidney disease and acute phase inflammatory reactions, and are under preclinical development…”
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A Hepatic GAbp-AMPK Axis Links Inflammatory Signaling to Systemic Vascular Damage
Published in Cell reports (Cambridge) (08-08-2017)“…Increased pro-inflammatory signaling is a hallmark of metabolic dysfunction in obesity and diabetes. Although both inflammatory and energy substrate handling…”
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TSC22D4 promotes TGFβ1-induced activation of hepatic stellate cells
Published in Biochemical and biophysical research communications (27-08-2022)“…Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) and liver fibrosis emerge as progressive liver diseases that accompany…”
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Novel Regulation of mTOR Complex 1 Signaling by Site-Specific mTOR Phosphorylation
Published 2012“…Aberrant regulation of the kinase mTOR (mammalian target of rapamycin) within mTOR complex 1 (mTORC1) contributes to several pathologic states including…”
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An AMP-activated protein kinase–stabilizing peptide ameliorates adipose tissue wasting in cancer cachexia in mice
Published in Nature medicine (01-10-2016)“…Cancer cachexia is marked by a pathological loss of fat tissue, but preventing the degradation of AMPK in this tissue helps preserve its mass in mouse models…”
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Semaphorin 3C exacerbates liver fibrosis
Published in Hepatology (Baltimore, Md.) (01-10-2023)“…Chronic liver disease is a growing epidemic, leading to fibrosis and cirrhosis. TGF-β is the pivotal profibrogenic cytokine that activates HSC, yet other…”
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Hepatocyte-specific activity of TSC22D4 triggers progressive NAFLD by impairing mitochondrial function
Published in Molecular metabolism (Germany) (01-06-2022)“…Fibrotic organ responses have recently been identified as long-term complications in diabetes. Indeed, insulin resistance and aberrant hepatic lipid…”
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