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  • Title: Crosstalk between p38, Hsp25 and Akt in spinal motor neurons after sciatic nerve injury.
    Author: Murashov AK, Haq IU, Hill C, Park E, Smith M, Wang X, Wang X, Goldberg DJ, Wolgemuth DJ.
    Journal: Brain Res Mol Brain Res; 2001 Sep 30; 93(2):199-208. PubMed ID: 11589997.
    Abstract:
    The p38 stress-activated protein kinase pathway is involved in regulation of phosphorylation of Hsp25, which in turn regulates actin filament dynamic in non-neuronal cells. We report that p38, Hsp25 and Akt signaling pathways were specifically activated in spinal motor neurons after sciatic nerve axotomy. The activation of the p38 kinase was required for induction of Hsp25 expression. Furthermore, Hsp25 formed a complex with Akt, a member of PI-3 kinase pathway that prevents neuronal cell death. Together, our observations implicate Hsp25 as a central player in a complex system of signaling that may both promote regeneration of nerve fibers and prevent neuronal cell death in the injured spinal cord.
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