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Interplay of autophagy, receptor tyrosine kinase signalling and endocytic trafficking

Jane Fraser1, Ainara G Cabodevilla1, Joanne Simpson1

  • 1Cancer Research UK Edinburgh Centre, Institute of Genetics and Molecular Medicine, University of Edinburgh, Crewe Road South, Edinburgh EH4 2XR, U.K.

Essays in Biochemistry
|December 14, 2017
PubMed

Insights

Vesicular trafficking and autophagy are crucial for cellular signaling, particularly receptor tyrosine kinase (RTK) pathways. This interplay influences cell fate and disease, offering therapeutic targets.

Area of Science:

  • Cell Biology
  • Molecular Oncology
  • Signal Transduction

Background:

  • Vesicular trafficking is essential for cellular organization and signal reception.
  • Receptor tyrosine kinases (RTKs) mediate critical cellular responses.
  • The interplay between endocytosis, autophagy, and RTK signaling is an emerging area of research.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To discuss the association between autophagy and RTK signaling.
  • To explore the influence of this interplay on cellular status.
  • To highlight the relevance of this interplay in disease settings.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of recent studies.
  • Analysis of the roles of vesicular trafficking and autophagy in RTK signaling.
  • Discussion of implications in cancer and other diseases.

Main Results:

  • Vesicular trafficking regulates RTK activity via the endocytic pathway.
  • Autophagy is increasingly recognized as a modulator of RTK signaling.
  • This interplay impacts cell growth, death, and disease progression.

Conclusions:

  • The connection between autophagy and RTK signaling is vital for cellular homeostasis.
  • Dysregulation of this pathway contributes to disease pathogenesis.
  • Targeting this interplay may offer novel therapeutic strategies.
Keywords:
autophagycancerendocytosisreceptor tyrosine kinasessignalling

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