AMPK Activators from Natural Products: A Patent Review

AMPK Activators from Natural Products: A Patent Review

AMP-activated protein kinase (AMPK) is a major cellular energy sensor and master regulator of metabolic homeostasis. On activation, this cellular fuel sensing enzyme induces a series of metabolic changes to balance energy consumption via multiple downstream signaling pathways controlling nutrient up...

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Published in:Natural product sciences Vol. 19; no. 1; pp. 1 - 7
Main Authors: Uddin, Mohammad Nasir, Sharma, Govinda, Choi, Hong Seok, Lim, Seong-Il, Oh, Won Keun
Format: Journal Article
Language:Korean
Published: 2013
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Patents
Natural products
Metabolic syndrome
AMPK activators
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Summary:AMP-activated protein kinase (AMPK) is a major cellular energy sensor and master regulator of metabolic homeostasis. On activation, this cellular fuel sensing enzyme induces a series of metabolic changes to balance energy consumption via multiple downstream signaling pathways controlling nutrient uptake and energy metabolism. This pivotal role of AMPK has led to the development of numerous AMPK activators which might be used as novel drug candidates in the treatment of AMPK related disorders, diabetes, obesity, and other metabolic diseases. Consequently, a number of patents have been published on AMPK activators from natural products and other sources. This review covers the patented AMPK activators from natural products and their therapeutic potential in treatment or prevention of metabolic diseases including diabetes and obesity.
Bibliography:KISTI1.1003/JNL.JAKO201317642692051
ISSN:1226-3907