Neurotrophins constitute a family of growth factors initially characterized as predominant mediators of nervous system development, neuronal survival, regeneration and plasticity. Their biological activity is promoted by the binding of two different types of receptors, leading to the generation of multiple and variegated signaling cascades in the target cells. Increasing evidence indicates that neurotrophins are also emerging as crucial regulators of metabolic processes in both neuronal and non-neuronal cells. In this context, it has been reported that neurotrophins affect redox balance, autophagy, glucose homeostasis and energy expenditure. Additionally, the trophic support provided by these secreted factors may involve the regulation of cholesterol metabolism. In this review, we examine the neurotrophins' signaling pathways and their effects on metabolism by critically discussing the most up-to-date information. In particular, we gather experimental evidence demonstrating the impact of these growth factors on cholesterol metabolism.

Colardo, M., Martella, N., Pensabene, D., Siteni, S., Di Bartolomeo, S., Pallottini, V., et al. (2021). Neurotrophins as key regulators of cell metabolism: Implications for cholesterol homeostasis. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES, 22(11), 5692 [10.3390/ijms22115692].

Neurotrophins as key regulators of cell metabolism: Implications for cholesterol homeostasis

Siteni S.
Membro del Collaboration Group
;
Pallottini V.
Membro del Collaboration Group
;
Segatto M.
Supervision
2021-01-01

Abstract

Neurotrophins constitute a family of growth factors initially characterized as predominant mediators of nervous system development, neuronal survival, regeneration and plasticity. Their biological activity is promoted by the binding of two different types of receptors, leading to the generation of multiple and variegated signaling cascades in the target cells. Increasing evidence indicates that neurotrophins are also emerging as crucial regulators of metabolic processes in both neuronal and non-neuronal cells. In this context, it has been reported that neurotrophins affect redox balance, autophagy, glucose homeostasis and energy expenditure. Additionally, the trophic support provided by these secreted factors may involve the regulation of cholesterol metabolism. In this review, we examine the neurotrophins' signaling pathways and their effects on metabolism by critically discussing the most up-to-date information. In particular, we gather experimental evidence demonstrating the impact of these growth factors on cholesterol metabolism.
2021
Colardo, M., Martella, N., Pensabene, D., Siteni, S., Di Bartolomeo, S., Pallottini, V., et al. (2021). Neurotrophins as key regulators of cell metabolism: Implications for cholesterol homeostasis. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES, 22(11), 5692 [10.3390/ijms22115692].
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