Diacylglycerol, phosphatidic acid, and the converting enzyme, diacylglycerol kinase, in the nucleus

Biochim Biophys Acta. 2006 May-Jun;1761(5-6):535-41. doi: 10.1016/j.bbalip.2006.04.001. Epub 2006 Apr 20.

Abstract

There exists phosphoinositide (PI) cycle in the nucleus, which is operated differentially from the classical PI cycle at the plasma membrane. Evidence has been accumulated that nuclear PIs and the related enzymes are closely involved in a variety of nuclear processes, although the details remain to be elucidated. In this mini review, some components of PI cycle, i.e., diacylglycerol, phosphatidic acid, and the converting enzyme, diacylglycerol kinase, in the nucleus are discussed with focusing on the lipid metabolism, cell cycle regulation, and animal models.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Cell Cycle / physiology*
  • Cell Nucleus / metabolism*
  • Diacylglycerol Kinase / metabolism*
  • Diglycerides / metabolism*
  • Humans
  • Lipid Bilayers / metabolism
  • Lipid Peroxidation / physiology*
  • Nuclear Envelope / metabolism
  • Phosphatidic Acids / metabolism*
  • Signal Transduction / physiology*

Substances

  • Diglycerides
  • Lipid Bilayers
  • Phosphatidic Acids
  • Diacylglycerol Kinase