Document Type
Article
Publication Date
1-1-2010
Abstract
Neuropoietin (NP) is a member of the gp130 cytokine family that is closely related to cardiotrophin-1(CT-1) and shares functional and structural features with other family members, including ciliary neurotrophic factor (CNTF) and cardiotrophin-like cytokine (CLC). Studies have shown that NPcan play a role in the development of the nervous system, as well as affect adipogenesis and fat cell function. However, the signaling mechanisms utilized by NP in adipocytes have not been examined. In our present studies, we demonstrate that NP-induced activation of STAT3 tyrosine phosphorylation is independent of leukemia inhibitory factor receptor (LIFR) phosphorylation and degradation. Although it is widely accepted thatNPsignals via the LIFR, our studies reveal that NP results in phosphorylation of gp130, but not LIFR. These observations suggest that the profound effects that NP has on adipocytes are not mediated via LIFR signaling. © 2010 Elsevier Inc.
Publication Source (Journal or Book title)
Biochemical and Biophysical Research Communications
First Page
48
Last Page
50
Recommended Citation
White, U., & Stephens, J. (2010). Neuropoietin activates STAT3 independent of LIFR activation in adipocytes. Biochemical and Biophysical Research Communications, 395 (1), 48-50. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bbrc.2010.03.132