Target type: biologicalprocess
A cell cycle arrest process that results in arrest during G1 phase, whereupon the cell enters G0 phase, in the context of cell differentiation. [GOC:mah, ISBN:0815316194]
The transition from the G1 phase of the cell cycle to the G0 phase, known as cell quiescence, is a crucial step in cell differentiation. This transition involves a complex interplay of molecular signals that ultimately lead to a cessation of cell division and a commitment to a specific cell fate. Here's a detailed explanation of this process:
1. **Signal Reception and Intracellular Signaling Cascades:** The decision to enter G0 is often triggered by external cues such as growth factor withdrawal, nutrient deprivation, or the presence of differentiation factors. These signals are received by cell surface receptors, initiating intracellular signaling cascades. Common pathways involved include the MAPK (mitogen-activated protein kinase) pathway, the PI3K (phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase) pathway, and the TGF-beta (transforming growth factor beta) signaling pathway.
2. **Cyclin-Dependent Kinase (CDK) Activity Inhibition:** One of the key events in G1-to-G0 transition is the downregulation of CDK activity. CDKs are enzymes essential for cell cycle progression. In G1, CDKs are activated by cyclins, which are regulatory proteins. The downregulation of CDK activity can occur through multiple mechanisms:
* **Cyclin degradation:** Cyclins are degraded through the ubiquitin-proteasome pathway, reducing CDK activation.
* **CDK inhibitor expression:** CDK inhibitors, such as p21 and p27, bind to and inhibit CDK activity.
* **Phosphorylation:** CDKs can be phosphorylated by specific kinases, leading to their inactivation.
3. **Gene Expression Changes:** The transition to G0 is accompanied by changes in gene expression patterns. Genes involved in cell cycle progression are repressed, while genes associated with differentiation and specific cell functions are activated. This shift in gene expression is regulated by various transcription factors, which are proteins that bind to DNA and control gene transcription. Some key transcription factors involved in this transition include:
* **E2F:** A family of transcription factors that regulate the expression of genes required for S phase entry. In G0, E2F activity is repressed.
* **Myc:** A transcription factor that promotes cell growth and proliferation. Myc activity is downregulated in G0.
* **p53:** A tumor suppressor protein that can induce cell cycle arrest and apoptosis. p53 activity is often elevated during differentiation.
4. **Metabolic Reprogramming:** Cells entering G0 undergo metabolic reprogramming, switching from a proliferative metabolism to a more quiescent metabolic state. This involves changes in energy production pathways, nutrient uptake, and cellular biosynthesis. For example, cells in G0 often exhibit reduced levels of glycolysis and increased oxidative phosphorylation.
5. **Cell Morphology and Function Changes:** As cells transition into G0, they often undergo changes in morphology and function. This includes:
* **Reduced cell size:** Cells in G0 are typically smaller than cells in G1.
* **Altered cellular architecture:** Cells may adopt specialized structural features characteristic of their specific cell type.
* **Expression of tissue-specific proteins:** Cells differentiate to express specific proteins and enzymes that enable them to perform specialized functions in the tissue.
6. **Maintenance of G0 State:** Once cells have entered G0, they can remain in this state for extended periods. This requires continued suppression of cell cycle progression and maintenance of the differentiated state. This is often achieved through the sustained expression of CDK inhibitors, transcription factors that maintain G0-specific gene expression patterns, and epigenetic modifications that contribute to the stable silencing of cell cycle genes.
In conclusion, the G1-to-G0 transition is a complex process that involves a coordinated interplay of signaling pathways, gene expression changes, and metabolic adaptations. It plays a crucial role in cell differentiation, allowing cells to exit the cell cycle and adopt specialized functions. Understanding this process is essential for comprehending normal cell development, tissue homeostasis, and the pathogenesis of various diseases.'
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Protein | Definition | Taxonomy |
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Cyclin-dependent kinase 5 activator 1 | A cyclin-dependent kinase 5 activator 1 that is encoded in the genome of human. [PRO:DNx] | Homo sapiens (human) |
Compound | Definition | Classes | Roles |
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tacrine | tacrine : A member of the class of acridines that is 1,2,3,4-tetrahydroacridine substituted by an amino group at position 9. It is used in the treatment of Alzheimer's disease. Tacrine: A cholinesterase inhibitor that crosses the blood-brain barrier. Tacrine has been used to counter the effects of muscle relaxants, as a respiratory stimulant, and in the treatment of Alzheimer's disease and other central nervous system disorders. | acridines; aromatic amine | EC 3.1.1.7 (acetylcholinesterase) inhibitor |
gw8510 | GW8510: 3' substituted indolone as a scaffold for the development of neuroprotective drug; structure in first source | ||
indirubin-3'-monoxime | indirubin-3'-monoxime : A member of the class of biindoles that is indirubin in which the keto group at position 3' has undergone condensation with hydroxylamine to form the corresponding oxime. indirubin-3'-monoxime: has antiangiogenic activity | ||
indirubin-5-sulfonate | |||
nsc 664704 | kenpaullone : An indolobenzazepine that is paullone in which the hydrogen at position 9 is replaced by a bromo substituent. It is an ATP-competitive inhibitor of cyclin-dependent kinases (CDKs) and glycogen synthase kinase 3beta (GSK3beta). kenpaullone: inhibits CDK1/cyclin B; structure in first source | indolobenzazepine; lactam; organobromine compound | cardioprotective agent; EC 2.7.11.22 (cyclin-dependent kinase) inhibitor; EC 2.7.11.26 (tau-protein kinase) inhibitor; geroprotector |
nu6102 | NU6102: structure in first source | ||
olomoucine | olomoucine : A 9H-purine that is substituted by a (2-hydroxyethyl)nitrilo, benzylnitrilo and a methyl group at positions 2,6 and 9, respectively. It is a cyclin-dependent kinase inhibitor. olomoucine: inhibits protein P34CDC2 | 2,6-diaminopurines; ethanolamines | EC 2.7.11.22 (cyclin-dependent kinase) inhibitor |
indirubin | |||
indigo | hydroxyindoles | ||
2-phenylindole | alpha-phenylindole: RN given refers to parent cpd | phenylindole | |
staurosporine | indolocarbazole alkaloid; organic heterooctacyclic compound | apoptosis inducer; bacterial metabolite; EC 2.7.11.13 (protein kinase C) inhibitor; geroprotector | |
cercosporamide | cercosporamide : A member of the class of dibenzofurans that is a potent broad spectrum antifungal agent isolated from the fungus Cercosporidium henningsii. cercosporamide: antineoplastic; RN refers to (S)-isomer | dibenzofurans; methyl ketone; monocarboxylic acid amide; polyphenol | antifungal agent; EC 2.7.11.24 (mitogen-activated protein kinase) inhibitor; fungal metabolite; phytotoxin |
birb 796 | aromatic ether; morpholines; naphthalenes; pyrazoles; ureas | EC 2.7.11.24 (mitogen-activated protein kinase) inhibitor; immunomodulator | |
cyc 202 | seliciclib : 2,6-Diaminopurine carrying benzylamino, (2R)-1-hydroxybutan-2-yl and isopropyl substituents at C-6, C-2-N and N-9 respectively. It is an experimental drug candidate in the family of pharmacological cyclin-dependent kinase (CDK) inhibitors. | 2,6-diaminopurines | antiviral drug; EC 2.7.11.22 (cyclin-dependent kinase) 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 |
meridianin g | meridianin G: from the tunicate Aplidium meridianum; structure in first source | ||
5-iodoindirubin-3'-monoxime | 5-iodoindirubin-3'-monoxime: inhibits GSK-3beta | ||
2H-pyrazolo[4,3-b]quinoxalin-3-amine | quinoxaline derivative | ||
n-(4-methoxybenzyl)-n'-(5-nitro-1,3-thiazol-2-yl)urea | N-(4-methoxybenzyl)-N'-(5-nitro-1,3-thiazol-2-yl)urea: structure in first source | ||
7-n-butyl-6-(4'-hydroxyphenyl)-5h-pyrrolo(2,3b)pyrazine | |||
6-bromoindirubin-3'-oxime | 6-bromoindirubin-3'-oxime : A member of the class of biindoles that is indirubin substituted at position 6 by a bromo group and in which the keto group at position 3' has undergone condensation with hydroxylamine to form the corresponding oxime. 6-bromoindirubin-3'-oxime: structure in first source | ||
purvalanol b | purvalanol B: protein kinase inhibitor; structure in first source | purvalanol | protein kinase inhibitor |
purvalanol a | 6-((3-chloro)anilino)-2-(isopropyl-2-hydroxyethylamino)-9-isopropylpurine: purvalanol A is the (1R)-isomer; | purvalanol | |
2-methyl-5-(4-methylanilino)-1,3-benzothiazole-4,7-dione | aminotoluene | ||
cgp 60474 | substituted aniline | ||
cgp 74514a | |||
1,4-dimethoxy-10H-acridine-9-thione | acridines | ||
bms 387032 | N-(5-(((5-(1,1-dimethylethyl)-2-oxazolyl)methyl)thio)-2-thiazolyl)-4-piperidinecarboxamide: a CDK2 inhibitor with antineoplastic activity; structure in first source N-(5-{[(5-tert-butyl-1,3-oxazol-2-yl)methyl]sulfanyl}-1,3-thiazol-2-yl)piperidine-4-carboxamide : A secondary carboxamide resulting from the formal condensation of the carboxy group of piperidine-4-carboxylic acid with the amino group of 5-{[(5-tert-butyl-1,3-oxazol-2-yl)methyl]sulfanyl}-1,3-thiazol-2-amine. It is an ATP-competitive inhibitor of CDK2, CDK7 and CDK9 kinases and exhibits anti-cancer properties. | 1,3-oxazoles; 1,3-thiazoles; organic sulfide; piperidinecarboxamide; secondary carboxamide | angiogenesis inhibitor; antineoplastic agent; apoptosis inducer; EC 2.7.11.22 (cyclin-dependent kinase) inhibitor |
7-butyl-6-(4-methoxyphenyl)-5H-pyrrolo[2,3-b]pyrazine | pyrroles | ||
alsterpaullone | alsterpaullone : An organic heterotetracyclic compound that is 1,3-dihydro-2H-1-benzazepin-2-one which shares its 4-5 bond with the 3-2 bond of 5-nitro-1H-indole. alsterpaullone: structure in first source | C-nitro compound; caprolactams; organic heterotetracyclic compound | anti-HIV-1 agent; antineoplastic agent; apoptosis inducer; EC 2.7.11.1 (non-specific serine/threonine protein kinase) inhibitor; EC 2.7.11.22 (cyclin-dependent kinase) inhibitor; EC 2.7.11.26 (tau-protein kinase) inhibitor |
quercetin | 7-hydroxyflavonol; pentahydroxyflavone | antibacterial agent; antineoplastic agent; antioxidant; Aurora kinase inhibitor; chelator; EC 1.10.99.2 [ribosyldihydronicotinamide dehydrogenase (quinone)] inhibitor; geroprotector; phytoestrogen; plant metabolite; protein kinase inhibitor; radical scavenger | |
apigenin | Chamomile: Common name for several daisy-like plants (MATRICARIA; TRIPLEUROSPERMUM; ANTHEMIS; CHAMAEMELUM) native to Europe and Western Asia, now naturalized in the United States and Australia. | trihydroxyflavone | antineoplastic agent; metabolite |
luteolin | 3'-hydroxyflavonoid; tetrahydroxyflavone | angiogenesis inhibitor; anti-inflammatory agent; antineoplastic agent; apoptosis inducer; c-Jun N-terminal kinase inhibitor; EC 2.3.1.85 (fatty acid synthase) inhibitor; immunomodulator; nephroprotective agent; plant metabolite; radical scavenger; vascular endothelial growth factor receptor antagonist | |
kaempferol | 7-hydroxyflavonol; flavonols; tetrahydroxyflavone | antibacterial agent; geroprotector; human blood serum metabolite; human urinary metabolite; human xenobiotic metabolite; plant metabolite | |
harmine | harmine : A harmala alkaloid in which the harman skeleton is methoxy-substituted at C-7. Harmine: Alkaloid isolated from seeds of PEGANUM HARMALA; ZYGOPHYLLACEAE. It is identical to banisterine, or telepathine, from Banisteria caapi and is one of the active ingredients of hallucinogenic drinks made in the western Amazon region from related plants. It has no therapeutic use, but (as banisterine) was hailed as a cure for postencephalitic PARKINSON DISEASE in the 1920's. | harmala alkaloid | anti-HIV agent; EC 1.4.3.4 (monoamine oxidase) inhibitor; metabolite |
aureusidin | aureusidin : A hydroxyaurone that is aurone substituted by hydroxy groups at positions 4, 6, 3' and 4' respectively. aureusidin: structure in first source | hydroxyaurone | plant metabolite |
sulfuretin | sulfuretin: the chalcone C ring closes into a 5 instead of the more typical 6 membered ring leaving a phenyl methane at the 2 position instead of the typical phenyl | 1-benzofurans | |
chrysin | chrysin : A dihydroxyflavone in which the two hydroxy groups are located at positions 5 and 7. | 7-hydroxyflavonol; dihydroxyflavone | anti-inflammatory agent; antineoplastic agent; antioxidant; EC 2.7.11.18 (myosin-light-chain kinase) inhibitor; hepatoprotective agent; plant metabolite |
cupressuflavone | cupressuflavone : A biflavonoid that is obtained by oxidative coupling of two molecules of apigenin resulting in a bond between positions C-8 of the two chromene rings respectively. Isolated from Cupressus sempervirens and Juniperus occidentalis, it exhibits free radical scavenging and antielastase activities. cupressuflavone: from Cupressus macrocarpa; structure in first source | biflavonoid; hydroxyflavone; ring assembly | EC 3.4.21.37 (leukocyte elastase) inhibitor; metabolite; radical scavenger |
fisetin | 3'-hydroxyflavonoid; 7-hydroxyflavonol; tetrahydroxyflavone | anti-inflammatory agent; antioxidant; EC 5.99.1.3 [DNA topoisomerase (ATP-hydrolysing)] inhibitor; geroprotector; metabolite; plant metabolite | |
demethylbellidifolin | bellidin : A member of the class of xanthones that is xanthone which is substituted by hydroxy groups at positions 1, 3, 5, and 8. A natural product found particularly in Iris nigricans and Gentiana campestris. demethylbellidifolin: protects the myocardium against damage due to ischemia-reperfusion in rats | tetrol; xanthones | antioxidant; EC 3.1.1.7 (acetylcholinesterase) inhibitor; metabolite; mutagen; radical scavenger |
hyperoside | quercetin 3-O-beta-D-galactopyranoside : A quercetin O-glycoside that is quercetin with a beta-D-galactosyl residue attached at position 3. Isolated from Artemisia capillaris, it exhibits hepatoprotective activity. | beta-D-galactoside; monosaccharide derivative; quercetin O-glycoside; tetrahydroxyflavone | hepatoprotective agent; plant metabolite |
alvocidib | alvocidib : A synthetic dihydroxyflavone that is 5,7-dihydroxyflavone which is substituted by a 3-hydroxy-1-methylpiperidin-4-yl group at position 8 and by a chlorine at the 2' position (the (-)-3S,4R stereoisomer). A cyclin-dependent kinase 9 (CDK9) inhibitor, it has been studied for the treatment of acute myeloid leukaemia, arthritis and atherosclerotic plaque formation. alvocidib: structure given in first source | dihydroxyflavone; hydroxypiperidine; monochlorobenzenes; tertiary amino compound | antineoplastic agent; antirheumatic drug; apoptosis inducer; EC 2.7.11.22 (cyclin-dependent kinase) inhibitor |
aftin-4 | aftin-4: increases production of amyloid-beta protein (1-42) | ||
su 9516 | |||
arcyriaflavin a | arcyriaflavin A: from marine ascidian, Eudistoma sp.; structure given in first source | indolocarbazole | |
palbociclib | aminopyridine; aromatic ketone; cyclopentanes; piperidines; pyridopyrimidine; secondary amino compound; tertiary amino compound | antineoplastic agent; EC 2.7.11.22 (cyclin-dependent kinase) inhibitor | |
olomoucine ii | olomoucine II: structure in first source | ||
manzamine a | manzamine A : An alkaloid of the class of beta-carbolines isolated from Haliclona and Acanthostrongylophora. It exhibits inhibitory activity against Glycogen Synthase Kinase-3 (EC 2.7.11.26). manzamine A: RN given refers to (1R-(1R*,9Z,13S*,13aR*,20aR*,21aR*)-isomer; RN for cpd without isomeric designation not avail 12/92 | alkaloid; beta-carbolines; isoquinolines | animal metabolite; anti-HSV-1 agent; antimalarial; antineoplastic agent; EC 2.7.11.26 (tau-protein kinase) inhibitor; marine metabolite |
1-azakenpaullone | 1-azakenpaullone : An organic heterotetracyclic compound that is 7,12-dihydropyrido[3',2':2,3]azepino[4,5-b]indole substituted at positions 6 and 9 by oxo and bromo groups respectively. | lactam; organic heterotetracyclic compound; organobromine compound; organonitrogen heterocyclic compound | EC 2.7.11.26 (tau-protein kinase) inhibitor; Wnt signalling activator |
cvt 313 | CVT 313: a potent inhibitor of CDK2 that prevents neointimal proliferation; structure given in first source | ||
leucettamine b | leucettamine B: a protein kinase inhibitor isolated from the marine sponge Leucetta microraphis; structure in first source | ||
nu 6140 | 4-(6-cyclohexylmethoxy-9H-purin-2-ylamino)-N,N-diethylbenzamide: a cyclin-dependent kinase inhibitor; structure in first source | ||
meridianin a | meridianin A: structure in first source | ||
rgb 286638 | |||
at 7519 | 4-(2,6-dichlorobenzamido)-N-(piperidin-4-yl)-pyrazole-3-carboxamide : A member of the class of pryrazoles that is 4-amino-1H-pyrazole-3-carboxylic acid in which the primary amino group has been acylated by a 2,6-dichlorobenzoyl group and in which the carboxylic acid has been converted into a carboxamide by formal condensation with the primary amino group of 4-aminopiperidine. | dichlorobenzene; piperidines; pyrazoles; secondary carboxamide | antineoplastic agent; EC 2.7.11.22 (cyclin-dependent kinase) inhibitor |
pha 848125 | N,1,4,4-tetramethyl-8-((4-(4-methylpiperazin-1-yl)phenyl)amino)-4,5-dihydro-1H-pyrazolo(4,3-h)quinazoline-3-carboxamide: a cyclin dependent kinase inhibitor | ||
14-methyl-20-oxa-5,7,14,26-tetraazatetracyclo(19.3.1.1(2,6).1(8,12))heptacosa-1(25),2(26),3,5,8(27),9,11,16,21,23-decaene | 14-methyl-20-oxa-5,7,14,26-tetraazatetracyclo(19.3.1.1(2,6).1(8,12))heptacosa-1(25),2(26),3,5,8(27),9,11,16,21,23-decaene: has antineoplastic activity; also inhibits Fms-like tyrosine kinase-3; structure in first source | ||
meriolin 3 | meriolin 3: a cell death-inducing kinase inhibitor; structure in first source | ||
amg 458 | 1-(2-hydroxy-2-methylpropyl)-N-(5-(7-methoxyquinolin-4-yloxy)pyridin-2-yl)-5-methyl-3-oxo-2-phenyl-2,3-dihydro-1H-pyrazole-4-carboxamide: a c-met inhibitor; structure in first source | ||
cink4 | CINK4: cyclin-dependent kinase 4 inhibitor; may have tumor suppression activity; structure in first source | indoles | |
ldc067 | |||
(R)-DRF053 | (R)-DRF053 : A member of the class of 2,6-diaminopurines that is 2,6-diamiopurine which is substituted by an isopropyl group at position 9 and in which the amino groups at positions 2 and 6 are substituted by a 1-hydroxybutan-2-yl and 3-(pyridin-2-yl)phenyl groups, respectively (the R enantiomer). A cyclin dependent kinase inhibitor, widely used as its hydrochloride hydrate. | 2,6-diaminopurines; phenylpyridine; primary alcohol; secondary amino compound | EC 2.7.11.22 (cyclin-dependent kinase) inhibitor |
ribociclib | ribociclib: inhibits both CDK4 and CDK6 | ||
bay 1000394 | roniciclib: an antineoplastic agent that inhibits cyclin-dependent kinases; structure in first source | ||
pha 793887 | piperidinecarboxamide | ||
abemaciclib | |||
dinaciclib | pyrazolopyrimidine | ||
nms p937 | NMS P937: a polo-like kinase 1 inhibitor; structure in first source | ||
bs-181 | BS-181: a CDK7 inhibitor with antineoplastic activity | pyrazolopyrimidine | |
on123300 | ON123300: a protein kinase inhibitor; structure in first source | ||
chr-6494 | |||
((5z)5-(1,3-benzodioxol-5-yl)methylene-2-phenylamino-3,5-dihydro-4h-imidazol-4-one) | leucettine L41 : A member of the class of benzodioxoles that is 1,3-benzodioxole substituted by a (2-anilino-5-oxo-1,5-dihydro-4H-imidazol-4-ylidene)methyl group at position 5. It is an inhibitor of DYRK1A, DYRK2, CLK1, and CLK3 (IC50s = 0.04, 0.035, 0.015, and 4.5 muM, respectively). | benzodioxoles; imidazolone; substituted aniline | autophagy inducer; EC 2.7.11.22 (cyclin-dependent kinase) inhibitor; EC 2.7.12.1 (dual-specificity kinase) inhibitor; neuroprotective agent; nootropic agent |
ro 3306 | RO 3306: structure in first source | ||
hymenialdisine | |||
7-bromoindirubin-3'-oxime | 7-bromoindirubin-3'-oxime: has mild protein kinase inhibitory activity; induces caspase-independent cell death; structure in first source | ||
debromohymenialdisine |