Target type: biologicalprocess
The chemical reactions and pathways involving phosphatidylinositol 5-phosphate. [GO_REF:0000068, GOC:autophagy, GOC:dph, GOC:pad, GOC:PARL, GOC:TermGenie, PMID:23916588]
Phosphatidylinositol 5-phosphate (PIP) metabolic process is a crucial pathway involved in various cellular functions, particularly signal transduction and membrane trafficking. This process involves the interconversion of different forms of phosphatidylinositol (PI) by a series of kinases and phosphatases.
PI is a membrane phospholipid that can be phosphorylated at various positions on its inositol ring. PIP5, specifically, is phosphorylated at the 5' position of the inositol ring.
**Key enzymes and their roles:**
* **Phosphatidylinositol 4-kinase (PI4K):** Catalyzes the phosphorylation of PI to generate phosphatidylinositol 4-phosphate (PIP4).
* **Phosphatidylinositol 4-phosphate 5-kinase (PIP5K):** Catalyzes the phosphorylation of PIP4 to generate PIP5.
* **Phosphatidylinositol 5-phosphatase (PIP5Pase):** Catalyzes the dephosphorylation of PIP5 to generate PIP4.
* **Phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase (PI3K):** Can phosphorylate PIP5 to generate phosphatidylinositol (3,5)-bisphosphate (PIP3), a key signaling molecule involved in cell growth, survival, and metabolism.
**Regulation and significance:**
The PIP5 metabolic process is tightly regulated by various signaling pathways, ensuring appropriate levels of PIP5 are maintained.
* **PIP5 serves as a precursor for PIP3 generation,** which activates downstream signaling pathways through recruitment of specific effector proteins.
* **PIP5 also plays a role in membrane trafficking,** interacting with proteins involved in vesicle formation and transport.
* **Dysregulation of PIP5 metabolism is implicated in various diseases,** including cancer, diabetes, and neurodegenerative disorders.
In summary, PIP5 metabolic process is a dynamic and crucial pathway that regulates diverse cellular functions through the interplay of specific enzymes and the generation of important signaling molecules. This process is tightly controlled and essential for maintaining cellular homeostasis and responding to various stimuli.'
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Protein | Definition | Taxonomy |
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1-phosphatidylinositol 3-phosphate 5-kinase | A 1-phosphatidylinositol 3-phosphate 5-kinase that is encoded in the genome of human. [PRO:DNx, UniProtKB:Q9Y2I7] | Homo sapiens (human) |
Compound | Definition | Classes | Roles |
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vacuolin-1 | vacuolin-1: inhibits Ca2-dependent lysosomal exocytosis | ||
ym 201636 | 6-amino-N-(3-(4-(4-morpholinyl)pyrido(3',2'-4,5)furo(3,2-d)pyrimidin-2-yl)phenyl)-3-pyridinecarboxamide: an antiviral agent; structure in first source | aromatic amide | |
apilimod | |||
apy0201 | APY0201: a small molecular IL-12/23 inhibitor with pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidine core; structure in first source |