Abstract
Activation of protein kinase C by phorbol esters is known to accelerate the processing and secretion of the β/A4 amyloid protein precursor. We have now examined various first messengers that increase protein kinase C activity of target cells for their ability to affect β/A4 amyloid protein precursor metabolism. Acetylcholine and interleukin 1, which are altered in Alzheimer disease, were shown to increase processing of the β/A4 amyloid protein precursor via the secretory cleavage pathway. Cholinergic agonists stimulated secretion in human glioma and neuroblastoma cells as well as in PC 12 cells transfected with the MI receptor, while interleukin 1 stimulated secretion in human endothelial and glioma cells.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 10075-10078 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America |
Volume | 89 |
Issue number | 21 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 1992 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Dementia
- Protein kinase
- Protein phosphorylation
- Proteolysis