Target type: biologicalprocess
Any process in which the nucleus is maintained in a specific location within a cell and prevented from moving elsewhere. [GOC:ai, GOC:dph, GOC:tb]
The maintenance of nucleus location, a fundamental process ensuring proper cellular function, involves a complex interplay of factors. The nucleus, the cell's control center containing genetic material, must reside in a specific location within the cell to support its vital activities. This precise positioning is crucial for various cellular processes, including gene expression, DNA replication, and cell division. Several key mechanisms contribute to this essential process. First, the nuclear envelope, a double-membrane structure surrounding the nucleus, serves as a physical barrier that defines the nucleus's boundary. This envelope is connected to the cytoskeleton, a network of protein filaments that provides structural support and facilitates movement within the cell. Through interactions with cytoskeletal components, the nucleus can be anchored to specific locations or guided along designated pathways. Moreover, the nuclear envelope is studded with nuclear pore complexes, specialized channels that regulate the movement of molecules between the nucleus and cytoplasm. These complexes play a vital role in ensuring that essential proteins and other molecules reach the nucleus, while simultaneously preventing the escape of crucial nuclear components. The coordinated action of these nuclear pore complexes contributes significantly to the maintenance of nuclear positioning. Another critical factor involves the interaction of the nucleus with the cytoskeleton, particularly the microtubule network. Microtubules, long, hollow protein filaments, serve as tracks for motor proteins that transport cellular components. The nucleus can bind to microtubules through specialized proteins, allowing it to be transported to specific locations or to remain anchored in a desired position. Furthermore, the nucleus is not a static entity. It can actively reposition itself within the cell in response to various stimuli, such as cell division, cell migration, or environmental changes. These movements are driven by a complex interplay of signaling pathways and cytoskeletal dynamics. Overall, the maintenance of nucleus location is a tightly regulated process that relies on the intricate collaboration of the nuclear envelope, nuclear pore complexes, cytoskeleton, and specific proteins. This dynamic interplay ensures that the nucleus resides in the appropriate location, facilitating its vital functions and contributing to the overall well-being of the cell.'
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Protein | Definition | Taxonomy |
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NAD-dependent protein deacetylase sirtuin-1 | An NAD-dependent protein deacetylase sirtuin-1 that is encoded in the genome of human. [PRO:DNx, UniProtKB:Q96EB6] | Homo sapiens (human) |
Compound | Definition | Classes | Roles |
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niacinamide | nicotinamide : A pyridinecarboxamide that is pyridine in which the hydrogen at position 3 is replaced by a carboxamide group. | pyridine alkaloid; pyridinecarboxamide; vitamin B3 | anti-inflammatory agent; antioxidant; cofactor; EC 2.4.2.30 (NAD(+) ADP-ribosyltransferase) inhibitor; EC 3.5.1.98 (histone deacetylase) inhibitor; Escherichia coli metabolite; geroprotector; human urinary metabolite; metabolite; mouse metabolite; neuroprotective agent; Saccharomyces cerevisiae metabolite; Sir2 inhibitor |
bisindolylmaleimide i | bisindolylmaleimide I: a bis(indolyl)maleimide | ||
bisindolylmaleimide v | bisindolylmaleimide V: used as a negative control compound for protein kinase C inhibition; structure in first source; | indoles | |
entinostat | benzamides; carbamate ester; primary amino compound; pyridines; substituted aniline | antineoplastic agent; apoptosis inducer; EC 3.5.1.98 (histone deacetylase) inhibitor | |
fenamic acid | fenamic acid : An aminobenzoic acid that is the N-phenyl derivative of anthranilic acid. It acts as a parent skeleton for the synthesis of several non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. fenamic acid: has chloride and potassium channel-blocking activity; RN given refers to parent cpd | aminobenzoic acid; secondary amino compound | membrane transport modulator |
ro 31-8220 | Ro 31-8220: a protein kinase C inhibitor | imidothiocarbamic ester; indoles; maleimides | EC 2.7.11.13 (protein kinase C) inhibitor |
fenofibrate | benzochromenone; delta-lactone; naphtho-alpha-pyrone | platelet aggregation inhibitor; Sir2 inhibitor | |
suramin | suramin : A member of the class of phenylureas that is urea in which each of the amino groups has been substituted by a 3-({2-methyl-5-[(4,6,8-trisulfo-1-naphthyl)carbamoyl]phenyl}carbamoyl)phenyl group. An activator of both the rabbit skeletal muscle RyR1 and sheep cardiac RyR2 isoform ryanodine receptor channels, it has been used for the treatment of human African trypanosomiasis for over 100 years. Suramin: A polyanionic compound with an unknown mechanism of action. It is used parenterally in the treatment of African trypanosomiasis and it has been used clinically with diethylcarbamazine to kill the adult Onchocerca. (From AMA Drug Evaluations Annual, 1992, p1643) It has also been shown to have potent antineoplastic properties. | naphthalenesulfonic acid; phenylureas; secondary carboxamide | angiogenesis inhibitor; antinematodal drug; antineoplastic agent; apoptosis inhibitor; EC 2.7.11.13 (protein kinase C) inhibitor; GABA antagonist; GABA-gated chloride channel antagonist; purinergic receptor P2 antagonist; ryanodine receptor agonist; trypanocidal drug |
nad | NAD | geroprotector | |
4-tert-butylbenzoic acid | 4-tert-butylbenzoic acid: RN given refers to parent cpd | alkylbenzene | |
suramin sodium | suramin sodium : An organic sodium salt that is the hexasodium salt of suramin. It is an FDA approved drug for African sleeping sickness and river blindness. | organic sodium salt | angiogenesis inhibitor; antinematodal drug; antineoplastic agent; apoptosis inhibitor; EC 2.7.11.13 (protein kinase C) inhibitor; GABA antagonist; GABA-gated chloride channel antagonist; purinergic receptor P2 antagonist; ryanodine receptor agonist; trypanocidal drug |
toxoflavin | toxoflavin : A pyrimidotriazine that is 1,6-dimethyl-1,5,6,7-tetrahydropyrimido[5,4-e][1,2,4]triazine with oxo groups at positions 5 and 7. toxoflavin: azapteridine antibiotic; structure | carbonyl compound; pyrimidotriazine | antibacterial agent; antineoplastic agent; apoptosis inducer; bacterial metabolite; toxin; virulence factor; Wnt signalling inhibitor |
paullone | paullone : An indolobenzazepine that is 5,6,7,12-tetrahydroindolo[3,2-d][1]benzazepine carrying an oxo substituent at position 6. paullone: structure in first source | indolobenzazepine; lactam | EC 2.7.11.22 (cyclin-dependent kinase) inhibitor; EC 2.7.11.26 (tau-protein kinase) inhibitor |
hyperforin | hyperforin : A cyclic terpene ketone that is a prenylated carbobicyclic acylphloroglucinol derivative produced by St. John's Wort, Hypericum perforatum. hyperforin: a prenylated acylphloroglucinol derivative; antibiotic component of novoimanine; psychoactive agent in St. John's wort; Russian; structure; | ||
surfactin c | surfactin C : A cyclodepsipeptide that is N-[(3R)-3-hydroxy-13-methyltetradecanoyl]-L-alpha-glutamyl-L-leucyl-D-leucyl-L-valyl-L-alpha-aspartyl-D-leucyl-L-leucine in which the C-terminal carboxy group has been lactonised by condensation with the alcoholic hydroxy group. | cyclodepsipeptide; lipopeptide antibiotic; macrocyclic lactone | antibacterial agent; antifungal agent; antineoplastic agent; antiviral agent; metabolite; platelet aggregation inhibitor; surfactant |
resveratrol | trans-resveratrol : A resveratrol in which the double bond has E configuration. | resveratrol | antioxidant; phytoalexin; plant metabolite; quorum sensing inhibitor; radical scavenger |
CHIC-35 | CHIC-35 : An organic heterotricyclic compound resulting from the formal fusion of the 2-3 bond of 5-chloroindole with the 2-3 bond of cycloheptanecarboxamide (the S enantiomer). It is a potent, cell-permeable, metabolically stable and selective inhibitor of the deacetylase SIRT1. | aromatic compound; organic heterotricyclic compound; organochlorine compound; primary carboxamide | EC 3.5.1.98 (histone deacetylase) inhibitor |
3-(1-azepanylsulfonyl)-n-(3-bromphenyl)benzamide | 3-(1-azepanylsulfonyl)-N-(3-bromphenyl)benzamide: a sirtuin 2 inhibitor; structure in first source | ||
CAY10591 | CAY10591: a SIRT1 NAD-dependent histone deacetylase activator | quinoxaline derivative | |
sirtinol | aldimine; benzamides; naphthols | anti-inflammatory agent; EC 3.5.1.98 (histone deacetylase) inhibitor; Sir2 inhibitor | |
cambinol | cambinol: inhibitor of human silent information regulator 2 enzymes; structure in first source | ||
(4-chlorophenyl)-[4-(8-nitro-5-quinolinyl)-1-piperazinyl]methanone | N-arylpiperazine | ||
ex 527 | 6-chloro-2,3,4,9-tetrahydro-1H-carbazole-1-carboxamide : A member of the class of carbazoles that is 2,3,4,9-tetrahydro-1H-carbazole which is substituted at position 1 by an aminocarbohyl group and at position 6 by a chlorine. 6-chloro-2,3,4,9-tetrahydro-1H-carbazole-1-carboxamide: structure in first source | carbazoles; monocarboxylic acid amide; organochlorine compound | |
panobinostat | panobinostat : A hydroxamic acid obtained by formal condensation of the carboxy group of (2E)-3-[4-({[2-(2-methylindol-3-yl)ethyl]amino}methyl)phenyl]prop-2-enoic acid with the amino group of hydroxylamine. A histone deacetylase inhibitor used (as its lactate salt) in combination with bortezomib and dexamethasone for the treatment of multiple myeloma. Panobinostat: An indole and hydroxamic acid derivative that acts as a HISTONE DEACETYLASE inhibitor. It is used as an antineoplastic agent in combination with BORTEZOMIB and DEXAMETHASONE for the treatment of MULTIPLE MYELOMA. | cinnamamides; hydroxamic acid; methylindole; secondary amino compound | angiogenesis modulating agent; antineoplastic agent; EC 3.5.1.98 (histone deacetylase) inhibitor |
oblongifolin c | oblongifolin C: has antineoplastic activity; isolated from Garcinia yunnanensis; structure in first source | ||
quisinostat | indoles | ||
srt1460 | SRT1460: small molecule activator of SIRT1 as therapeutics for the treatment of type 2 diabetes; structure in first source | ||
srt1720 | |||
srt2183 | SRT2183: small molecule activator of SIRT1 as therapeutics for the treatment of type 2 diabetes; structure in first source | ||
tenovin-6 | tenovin-6 : A monocarboxylic acid amide obtained by formal condensation of the carboxy group of 5-(dimethylamino)pentanoic acid with the aromatic amino group of N-[(4-aminophenyl)carbamothioyl]-4-tert-butylbenzamide. | monocarboxylic acid amide; tertiary amino compound; thioureas | antineoplastic agent; p53 activator; Sir2 inhibitor |
acy-1215 | ricolinostat: an HDAC6 inhibitor; structure in first source | pyrimidinecarboxylic acid | |
aristoforin | Aristoforin: derivative of hyperforin, is a potent anticancer agent; structure in first source | ||
n-(3-((2-hydroxynaphthalen-1-ylmethylene)amino)phenyl)-2-phenylpropionamide |