Roles of 14-3-3β and γ in regulation of the glucocorticoid receptor transcriptional activation and hepatic gluconeogenesis
- Division of Life Sciences, Korea University, Seoul, 02841, South (Korea, Republic of)
The glucocorticoid receptor (GR) is a ligand-dependent transcription factor that mediates the effects of glucocorticoids, and plays a crucial role in cell growth, development, inflammation, and gluconeogenesis. The 14-3-3 proteins bind to target proteins via phosphorylation, and influence many cellular events by altering their subcellular localization or by acting as chaperones. However, the mechanisms by which 14-3-3 proteins regulate GR transactivation and their involvement in gluconeogenesis remain uncharacterized. We found that 14-3-3β and γ increased GR transcriptional activity and the promoter activities of phosphoenolpyruvate carboxykinase (PEPCK) and glucose-6-phosphatase in the presence of glucocorticoids. Inhibition of the endogenous 14-3-3β and γ decreased dexamethasone- and cAMP-stimulated PEPCK expression. Further, both 14-3-3β and γ increased glucose production in response to glucocorticoids. Our findings suggest that 14-3-3β and γ function as positive regulators of GR transactivation and glucocorticoid-mediated hepatic gluconeogenesis.
- OSTI ID:
- 23125073
- Journal Information:
- Biochemical and Biophysical Research Communications, Vol. 501, Issue 3; Other Information: Copyright (c) 2018 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.; Country of input: International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA); ISSN 0006-291X
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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