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To review the biochemical interactions and cellular functions of the integrin-linked kinase (ILK) and PINCH complex in signal transduction, cell adhesion, and development.

December 15, 1999Journal of Cell Science

Integrin-linked kinase and PINCH: partners in regulation of cell-extracellular matrix interaction and signal transduction

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CWChuanyue WuUniversity of Pittsburgh

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Molecular review reveals that the ILK-PINCH complex mediates cell-matrix signaling and oncogenic transitions in model organisms, highlighting essential roles in development and tumor progression.

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To review the biochemical interactions and cellular functions of the integrin-linked kinase (ILK) and PINCH complex in signal transduction, cell adhesion, and development.
Synthesis of molecular and biochemical evidence identifying ILK-PINCH binding interfaces and downstream substrate interactions.
Review of cell culture experiments evaluating ILK overexpression on epithelial-mesenchymal transition and beta-catenin signaling.
Comparative analysis of genetic loss-of-function studies in Drosophila melanogaster and Caenorhabditis elegans.
ILK binds PINCH via its N-terminal ankyrin repeat domain to localize to focal adhesions and connects to Nck-2 to bridge integrin and growth factor pathways.
ILK phosphorylates PKB/Akt and GSK-3 in a PI3K-dependent manner, and its overexpression promotes epithelial-mesenchymal transition, nuclear beta-catenin translocation, and tumorigenesis.
Loss of ILK or PINCH expression in Drosophila and C. elegans mimics integrin-null phenotypes, demonstrating both proteins are essential for integrin-dependent embryonic development.

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Chuanyue Wu (1999) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a7560d8f5fc394144035b8a https://doi.org/10.1242/jcs.112.24.4485

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Molecular review reveals that the ILK-PINCH complex mediates cell-matrix signaling and oncogenic transitions in model organisms, highlighting essential roles in development and tumor progression.

Integrin-linked kinase and PINCH: partners in regulation of cell-extracellular matrix interaction and signal transduction

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