PI3K enters beta-testing

Cell Metab. 2008 Sep;8(3):179-81. doi: 10.1016/j.cmet.2008.08.011.

Abstract

Phosphoinositide-3-OH kinases (PI3K) are critical regulators of cell metabolism, growth, and survival. In a recent publication in Nature, Jia et al. (2008) identify specific functions of the p110beta isoform of PI3K in glucose metabolism, cellular proliferation, and tumorigenesis.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Cell Proliferation
  • Glucose / metabolism
  • Humans
  • Models, Biological
  • Neoplasms / genetics
  • Neoplasms / metabolism*
  • Phosphatidylinositol 3-Kinases / metabolism*
  • Protein Isoforms / metabolism*
  • Receptor Protein-Tyrosine Kinases / metabolism

Substances

  • Protein Isoforms
  • Phosphatidylinositol 3-Kinases
  • Receptor Protein-Tyrosine Kinases
  • Glucose