Target type: biologicalprocess
Any process that activates or increases the frequency, rate or extent of sodium:potassium-exchanging ATPase activity. [GO_REF:0000059, GOC:mr, GOC:TermGenie, PMID:8160880]
Positive regulation of P-type sodium:potassium-exchanging transporter activity, also known as the Na+/K+ ATPase pump, is a crucial process in maintaining cellular homeostasis. This process ensures the proper distribution of sodium (Na+) and potassium (K+) ions across the cell membrane, which is essential for various cellular functions, including nerve impulse transmission, muscle contraction, and maintaining cell volume.
The Na+/K+ ATPase pump is a transmembrane protein that uses the energy derived from ATP hydrolysis to transport three Na+ ions out of the cell and two K+ ions into the cell against their concentration gradients. This active transport mechanism creates and maintains the electrochemical gradients of Na+ and K+ ions, which are critical for several physiological processes.
Positive regulation of this transporter activity can occur through various mechanisms, including:
1. **Phosphorylation:** Phosphorylation of the Na+/K+ ATPase pump by specific kinases, such as protein kinase A (PKA) or protein kinase C (PKC), can enhance its activity.
2. **Binding of regulatory proteins:** Certain proteins can bind to the Na+/K+ ATPase pump and activate its activity. For instance, some isoforms of the Na+/K+ ATPase pump are regulated by the beta subunit, which enhances their activity.
3. **Changes in membrane lipid composition:** The fluidity and composition of the cell membrane can influence the activity of the Na+/K+ ATPase pump. For example, increased levels of cholesterol in the membrane can enhance pump activity.
4. **Hormonal regulation:** Hormones, such as insulin and aldosterone, can indirectly regulate the Na+/K+ ATPase pump activity by influencing the expression of genes encoding the pump protein or by modulating the activity of signaling pathways that control pump activity.
The regulation of Na+/K+ ATPase pump activity is crucial for maintaining cellular function and is involved in several physiological processes. Disruptions in this process can contribute to various disease states, such as heart failure, hypertension, and neurological disorders.'
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Protein | Definition | Taxonomy |
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Sodium/potassium-transporting ATPase subunit gamma | A sodium/potassium-transporting ATPase subunit gamma that is encoded in the genome of human. [PRO:DNx, UniProtKB:P54710] | Homo sapiens (human) |
Sodium/potassium-transporting ATPase subunit beta-1 | A sodium/potassium-transporting ATPase subunit beta-1 that is encoded in the genome of human. [PRO:DNx, UniProtKB:P05026] | Homo sapiens (human) |
Compound | Definition | Classes | Roles |
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lansoprazole | Lansoprazole: A 2,2,2-trifluoroethoxypyridyl derivative of timoprazole that is used in the therapy of STOMACH ULCERS and ZOLLINGER-ELLISON SYNDROME. The drug inhibits H(+)-K(+)-EXCHANGING ATPASE which is found in GASTRIC PARIETAL CELLS. Lansoprazole is a racemic mixture of (R)- and (S)-isomers. | benzimidazoles; pyridines; sulfoxide | anti-ulcer drug; EC 3.6.3.10 (H(+)/K(+)-exchanging ATPase) inhibitor |
omeprazole | 5-methoxy-2-{[(4-methoxy-3,5-dimethylpyridin-2-yl)methyl]sulfinyl}-1H-benzimidazole : A member of the class of benzimidazoles that is 1H-benzimidazole which is substituted by a [4-methoxy-3,5-dimethylpyridin-2-yl)methyl]sulfinyl group at position 2 and a methoxy group at position 5. omeprazole : A racemate comprising equimolar amounts of (R)- and (S)-omeprazole. Omeprazole: A 4-methoxy-3,5-dimethylpyridyl, 5-methoxybenzimidazole derivative of timoprazole that is used in the therapy of STOMACH ULCERS and ZOLLINGER-ELLISON SYNDROME. The drug inhibits an H(+)-K(+)-EXCHANGING ATPASE which is found in GASTRIC PARIETAL CELLS. | aromatic ether; benzimidazoles; pyridines; sulfoxide | |
pantoprazole | pantoprazole : A member of the class of benzimidazoles that is 1H-benzimidazole substituted by a difluoromethoxy group at position 5 and a [(3,4-dimethoxypyridin-2-yl)methyl]sulfinyl group at position 2. Pantoprazole: 2-pyridinylmethylsulfinylbenzimidazole proton pump inhibitor that is used in the treatment of GASTROESOPHAGEAL REFLUX and PEPTIC ULCER. | aromatic ether; benzimidazoles; organofluorine compound; pyridines; sulfoxide | anti-ulcer drug; EC 3.6.3.10 (H(+)/K(+)-exchanging ATPase) inhibitor; environmental contaminant; xenobiotic |
digoxigenin | digoxigenin : A hydroxy steroid that consists of 5beta-cardanolide having a double bond at the 20(22)-position as well as hydroxy groups at the 3beta-, 12beta- and 14beta-positions. It has been isolated from the plant species of the genus Digitalis. Digoxigenin: 3 beta,12 beta,14-Trihydroxy-5 beta-card-20(22)-enolide. A cardenolide which is the aglycon of digoxin. Can be obtained by hydrolysis of digoxin or from Digitalis orientalis L. and Digitalis lanata Ehrh. | 12beta-hydroxy steroid; 14beta-hydroxy steroid; 3beta-hydroxy steroid; 3beta-sterol | hapten; plant metabolite |
digoxigenin-bis(digitoxoside) | cardenolide glycoside | ||
rostafuroxin | rostafuroxin: structure in first source | ||
ouabain | cardiac glycoside : Steroid lactones containing sugar residues that act on the contractile force of the cardiac muscles. ouabain : A steroid hormone that is a multi-hydroxylated alpha-L-rhamnosyl cardenoloide. It binds to and inhibits the plasma membrane Na(+)/K(+)-ATPase (sodium pump). It has been isolated naturally from Strophanthus gratus. Ouabain: A cardioactive glycoside consisting of rhamnose and ouabagenin, obtained from the seeds of Strophanthus gratus and other plants of the Apocynaceae; used like DIGITALIS. It is commonly used in cell biological studies as an inhibitor of the NA(+)-K(+)-EXCHANGING ATPASE. | 11alpha-hydroxy steroid; 14beta-hydroxy steroid; 5beta-hydroxy steroid; alpha-L-rhamnoside; cardenolide glycoside; steroid hormone | anti-arrhythmia drug; cardiotonic drug; EC 2.3.3.1 [citrate (Si)-synthase] inhibitor; EC 3.1.3.41 (4-nitrophenylphosphatase) inhibitor; EC 3.6.3.10 (H(+)/K(+)-exchanging ATPase) inhibitor; EC 3.6.3.9 (Na(+)/K(+)-transporting ATPase) inhibitor; ion transport inhibitor; plant metabolite |
digitoxin | digitoxin : A cardenolide glycoside in which the 3beta-hydroxy group of digitoxigenin carries a 2,6-dideoxy-beta-D-ribo-hexopyranosyl-(1->4)-2,6-dideoxy-beta-D-ribo-hexopyranosyl-(1->4)-2,6-dideoxy-beta-D-ribo-hexopyranosyl trisaccharide chain. Digitoxin: A cardiac glycoside sometimes used in place of DIGOXIN. It has a longer half-life than digoxin; toxic effects, which are similar to those of digoxin, are longer lasting. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p665) | cardenolide glycoside | EC 3.6.3.9 (Na(+)/K(+)-transporting ATPase) inhibitor |
digoxin | digoxin : A cardenolide glycoside that is digitoxin beta-hydroxylated at C-12. A cardiac glycoside extracted from the foxglove plant, Digitalis lanata, it is used to control ventricular rate in atrial fibrillation and in the management of congestive heart failure with atrial fibrillation, but the margin between toxic and therapeutic doses is small. Digoxin: A cardiotonic glycoside obtained mainly from Digitalis lanata; it consists of three sugars and the aglycone DIGOXIGENIN. Digoxin has positive inotropic and negative chronotropic activity. It is used to control ventricular rate in ATRIAL FIBRILLATION and in the management of congestive heart failure with atrial fibrillation. Its use in congestive heart failure and sinus rhythm is less certain. The margin between toxic and therapeutic doses is small. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p666) | cardenolide glycoside; steroid saponin | anti-arrhythmia drug; cardiotonic drug; EC 3.6.3.9 (Na(+)/K(+)-transporting ATPase) inhibitor; epitope |
digitoxigenin | digitoxigenin : A 5beta-cardenolide that is 5beta-cardanolide with hydroxy substituents at the 3beta- and 14beta-positions and double bond unsaturation at C(20)-C(22). Digitoxigenin: 3 beta,14-Dihydroxy-5 beta-card-20(22)enolide. A cardenolide which is the aglycon of digitoxin. Synonyms: Cerberigenin; Echujetin; Evonogenin; Thevetigenin. | 14beta-hydroxy steroid; 3beta-hydroxy steroid | |
phakellistatin 2 | phakellistatin 2: isolated from the marine sponge Phakellia carteri; structure in first source | ||
digitoxigenin monodigitoxoside | digitoxigenin monodigitoxoside: RN given refers to (ribo-3beta,5beta)-isomer | ||
evomonoside | evomonoside : A cardenolide glycoside consisting of digitoxigenin having an alpha-L-rhamnosyl moiety attached at the O(3)-position. evomonoside: a cytotoxic cardiac glycoside from Lepidium apetalum; RN refers to (3beta,5beta)-isomer | cardenolide glycoside | |
halisulfate 1 | halisulfate 1: an isocitrate lyase inhibitor sesterterpene sulfate from sponge, Hippospongia sp.; structure in first source | organic molecular entity | metabolite |