Redox regulation of the AMP-activated protein kinase.

Redox state is a critical determinant of cell function, and any major imbalances can cause severe damage or death.The aim of this study is to determine if AMP-activated protein kinase (AMPK), a cellular energy sensor, is activated by oxidants generated by Berberine in endothelial cells (EC).Bovine a...

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Main Authors: Yingying Han, Qilong Wang, Ping Song, Yi Zhu, Ming-Hui Zou
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2010-11-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC2974634?pdf=render