Platelet-derived growth factor-BB activates calcium/calmodulin-dependent and -independent mechanisms that mediate Akt phosphorylation in the neurofibromin-deficient human Schwann cell line ST88-14

Robert G. Farrer*, Jason R. Farrer, George H. DeVries

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Abstract

Background: Malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumor (MPNST) cells overexpress PDGF receptor-β, which increases intracellular calcium when activated. Results: Calcium/calmodulin (CaM) is involved in sustained phosphorylation of Akt and promotion of cell survival in an MPNST cell line. Conclusion: MPNST cells evade normal cell death through CaM-dependent sustained activation of Akt. Significance: Activation of CaM by abnormally expressed growth factor receptors may contribute to NF1 tumor formation.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)11066-11073
Number of pages8
JournalJournal of Biological Chemistry
Volume288
Issue number16
DOIs
StatePublished - Apr 19 2013

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Molecular Biology
  • Biochemistry
  • Cell Biology

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