phosphatidylinositol bisphosphate binding
Definition
Target type: molecularfunction
Binding to phosphatidylinositol bisphosphate. [GO_REF:0000067, GOC:bhm, GOC:TermGenie, PMID:18690034]
Phosphatidylinositol bisphosphate (PIP2) binding is a crucial molecular function involved in a wide array of cellular processes. PIP2, a phospholipid found in the inner leaflet of cell membranes, acts as a signaling molecule and a scaffolding protein, interacting with various proteins to regulate their activity and localization.
PIP2 binding proteins typically possess specific domains that recognize and bind to the head group of PIP2. These domains can be found in a diverse range of proteins, including:
* **Phosphoinositide-specific phospholipase C (PLC)**: PLCs are enzymes that hydrolyze PIP2, generating diacylglycerol (DAG) and inositol trisphosphate (IP3), both essential second messengers in signal transduction pathways.
* **Protein kinases**: Several protein kinases, such as protein kinase C (PKC) and phosphoinositide-dependent kinase 1 (PDK1), are activated by PIP2 binding, leading to phosphorylation of downstream targets.
* **Small GTPases**: GTPases, such as Ras and Rho, interact with PIP2, which influences their membrane association and activation.
* **Cytoskeletal proteins**: PIP2 plays a critical role in regulating actin cytoskeleton dynamics by interacting with proteins like gelsolin, profilin, and Arp2/3 complex.
* **Ion channels**: PIP2 binding can modulate the activity of certain ion channels, such as potassium channels and sodium channels.
The specific mechanism of PIP2 binding and its downstream effects vary depending on the interacting protein and the cellular context. For instance, PIP2 binding can:
* **Promote protein-protein interactions**: By acting as a scaffold, PIP2 can bring together proteins that otherwise wouldn't interact, facilitating signaling cascades.
* **Alter protein conformation**: Binding to PIP2 can induce conformational changes in proteins, leading to activation or inactivation.
* **Regulate protein localization**: PIP2 can mediate the recruitment of proteins to specific membrane domains, influencing their function.
* **Act as a second messenger**: PIP2 itself can act as a second messenger, triggering downstream signaling events in response to various stimuli.
In summary, phosphatidylinositol bisphosphate binding is a versatile and highly regulated molecular function that plays a critical role in a wide range of cellular processes, from signal transduction to cytoskeleton organization and ion channel regulation.'
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Proteins (3)
| Protein | Definition | Taxonomy |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha-tocopherol transfer protein | An alpha-tocopherol transfer protein that is encoded in the genome of human. [PRO:DNx, UniProtKB:P49638] | Homo sapiens (human) |
| Microtubule-associated protein tau | A microtubule-associated protein tau that is encoded in the genome of human. [PRO:DAN] | Homo sapiens (human) |
| Potassium voltage-gated channel subfamily H member 1 | A voltage-gated potassium channel KCNH1 that is encoded in the genome of human. [PRO:CNA, UniProtKB:O95259] | Homo sapiens (human) |
Compounds (20)
| Compound | Definition | Classes | Roles |
|---|---|---|---|
| N-(2-aminoethyl)-5-chloro-1-naphthalenesulfonamide | naphthalenes; sulfonic acid derivative | ||
| gentian violet | crystal violet cation : An iminium ion that is malachite green cation in which the hydrogen at the para- psition of the monosubstituted phenyl group is replaced by a dimethylamino group. | iminium ion | antibacterial agent; antifungal agent |
| 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 |
| 3,7-bis(dimethylamino)phenothiazin-5-ium | 3,7-bis(dimethylamino)phenothiazin-5-ium : An organic cation that is phenothiazin-5-ium substituted by dimethylamino groups at positions 3 and 7. The chloride salt is the histological dye 'methylene blue'. | organic cation | |
| aurin | aurin: structure | diarylmethane | |
| methylene blue | methylene blue : An organic chloride salt having 3,7-bis(dimethylamino)phenothiazin-5-ium as the counterion. A commonly used dye that also exhibits antioxidant, antimalarial, antidepressant and cardioprotective properties. Methylene Blue: A compound consisting of dark green crystals or crystalline powder, having a bronze-like luster. Solutions in water or alcohol have a deep blue color. Methylene blue is used as a bacteriologic stain and as an indicator. It inhibits GUANYLATE CYCLASE, and has been used to treat cyanide poisoning and to lower levels of METHEMOGLOBIN. | organic chloride salt | acid-base indicator; antidepressant; antimalarial; antimicrobial agent; antioxidant; cardioprotective agent; EC 1.4.3.4 (monoamine oxidase) inhibitor; EC 3.1.1.8 (cholinesterase) inhibitor; EC 4.6.1.2 (guanylate cyclase) inhibitor; fluorochrome; histological dye; neuroprotective agent; physical tracer |
| tolonium chloride | tolonium chloride : An organic chloride salt having 3-amino-7-(dimethylamino)-2-methylphenothiazin-5-ium (tolonium) as the counterion. It is a blue nuclear counterstain that can be used to demonstrate Nissl substance and is also useful for staining mast cell granules, both in metachromatic and orthochromatic techniques. Tolonium Chloride: A phenothiazine that has been used as a hemostatic, a biological stain, and a dye for wool and silk. Tolonium chloride has also been used as a diagnostic aid for oral and gastric neoplasms and in the identification of the parathyroid gland in thyroid surgery. | ||
| azure a | azure A : An organic chloride salt having 3-amino-7-(dimethylamino)phenothiazin-5-ium as the counterion. It is used in making azure eosin stains for blood smear staining. Azure A: RN given refers to chloride | ||
| d-alpha tocopherol | (R,R,R)-alpha-tocopherol : An alpha-tocopherol that has R,R,R configuration. The naturally occurring stereoisomer of alpha-tocopherol, it is found particularly in sunflower and olive oils. tocopherol : A collective name for a group of closely related lipids that contain a chroman-6-ol nucleus substituted at position 2 by a methyl group and by a saturated hydrocarbon chain consisting of three isoprenoid units. They are designated as alpha-, beta-, gamma-, and delta-tocopherol depending on the number and position of additional methyl substituents on the aromatic ring. Tocopherols occur in vegetable oils and vegetable oil products, almost exclusively with R,R,R configuration. Tocotrienols differ from tocopherols only in having three double bonds in the hydrocarbon chain. vitamin E : Any member of a group of fat-soluble chromanols that exhibit biological activity against vitamin E deficiency. The vitamers in this class consists of a chroman-6-ol core which is substituted at position 2 by a methyl group and (also at position 2) either a saturated or a triply-unsaturated hydrocarbon chain consisting of three isoprenoid units. The major function of vitamin E is to act as a natural antioxidant by scavenging free radicals and molecular oxygen. Vitamin E: A generic descriptor for all TOCOPHEROLS and TOCOTRIENOLS that exhibit ALPHA-TOCOPHEROL activity. By virtue of the phenolic hydrogen on the 2H-1-benzopyran-6-ol nucleus, these compounds exhibit varying degree of antioxidant activity, depending on the site and number of methyl groups and the type of ISOPRENOIDS. | alpha-tocopherol | algal metabolite; antiatherogenic agent; anticoagulant; antioxidant; antiviral agent; EC 2.7.11.13 (protein kinase C) inhibitor; immunomodulator; micronutrient; nutraceutical; plant metabolite |
| thionine | thionine : An organic chloride salt composed of 3,7-diaminophenothiazin-5-ium and chloride ions in a 1:1 ratio. A strongly metachromatic dye, useful for the staining of acid mucopolysaccharides. It is also a common nuclear stain and can be used for the demonstration of Nissl substance in nerve cells of the CNS. thionine: do not confuse with the thionins which is a class of polypeptides; RN above is for the chloride; | ||
| epigallocatechin gallate | (-)-epigallocatechin 3-gallate : A gallate ester obtained by the formal condensation of gallic acid with the (3R)-hydroxy group of (-)-epigallocatechin. epigallocatechin gallate: a steroid 5alpha-reductase inhibitor and antimutagen in green tea (Camellia sinensis) | flavans; gallate ester; polyphenol | antineoplastic agent; antioxidant; apoptosis inducer; geroprotector; Hsp90 inhibitor; neuroprotective agent; plant metabolite |
| azure b | azure B : An organic chloride salt having 3-(dimethylamino)-7-(methylamino)phenothiazin-5-ium as the counterion. It is used in making azure eosin stains for blood smear staining and is an active metabolite of methylene blue. Azure B: RN given refers to chloride | ||
| epicatechin | (-)-epicatechin : A catechin with (2R,3R)-configuration. | catechin; polyphenol | antioxidant |
| curcumin | curcumin : A beta-diketone that is methane in which two of the hydrogens are substituted by feruloyl groups. A natural dyestuff found in the root of Curcuma longa. Curcumin: A yellow-orange dye obtained from tumeric, the powdered root of CURCUMA longa. It is used in the preparation of curcuma paper and the detection of boron. Curcumin appears to possess a spectrum of pharmacological properties, due primarily to its inhibitory effects on metabolic enzymes. | aromatic ether; beta-diketone; diarylheptanoid; enone; polyphenol | anti-inflammatory agent; antifungal agent; antineoplastic agent; biological pigment; contraceptive drug; dye; EC 1.1.1.205 (IMP dehydrogenase) inhibitor; EC 1.1.1.21 (aldehyde reductase) inhibitor; EC 1.1.1.25 (shikimate dehydrogenase) inhibitor; EC 1.6.5.2 [NAD(P)H dehydrogenase (quinone)] inhibitor; EC 1.8.1.9 (thioredoxin reductase) inhibitor; EC 2.7.10.2 (non-specific protein-tyrosine kinase) inhibitor; EC 3.5.1.98 (histone deacetylase) inhibitor; flavouring agent; food colouring; geroprotector; hepatoprotective agent; immunomodulator; iron chelator; ligand; lipoxygenase inhibitor; metabolite; neuroprotective agent; nutraceutical; radical scavenger |
| gossypetin | gossypetin : A hexahydroxyflavone having the hydroxy groups placed at the 3-, 3'-, 4'-, 5- 7- and 8-positions. gossypetin: inhibits activity of penicillinase enzyme in E coli | 7-hydroxyflavonol; hexahydroxyflavone | plant metabolite |
| myricetin | 7-hydroxyflavonol; hexahydroxyflavone | antineoplastic agent; antioxidant; cyclooxygenase 1 inhibitor; food component; geroprotector; hypoglycemic agent; plant metabolite | |
| su 4312 | SU4312 : A member of the class of oxindoles that is 3-methyleneoxindole in which one of the hydrogens of the methylene group has been replaced by a p-(dimethylamino)phenyl group. SU 4312 is a vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) receptor protein tyrosine kinase 1/2 and platelet derived growth factor (PDGF) receptor inhibitor. It also inhibits the neuronal nitric oxide synthase (NOS) and exhibits neuroprotection against NO-mediated neurotoxicity. | ||
| 2-(4'-(methylamino)phenyl)-6-hydroxybenzothiazole | |||
| cnb 001 | |||
| hydrazinocurcumin | hydrazinocurcumin : A pyrazole obtained by cyclocodensation of the two carbonyl groups of curcumin with hydrazine. hydrazinocurcumin: structure in first source | aromatic ether; olefinic compound; polyphenol; pyrazoles | angiogenesis modulating agent; antineoplastic agent; EC 2.3.1.48 (histone acetyltransferase) inhibitor; EC 2.7.11.1 (non-specific serine/threonine protein kinase) inhibitor |