Abstract
Rheb, a ubiquitous small GTPase, is well known to bind and activate mTOR, which augments protein synthesis. Inhibition of protein synthesis is also physiologically regulated. Thus, with cell stress, the unfolded protein response system leads to phosphorylation of the initiation factor eIF2α and arrest of protein synthesis. We now demonstrate a major role for Rheb in inhibiting protein synthesis by enhancing the phosphorylation of eIF2α by protein kinase-like ER kinase (PERK). Interplay between the stimulatory and inhibitory roles of Rheb may enable cells to modulate protein synthesis in response to varying environmental stresses.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 684-693 |
Number of pages | 10 |
Journal | Cell Reports |
Volume | 10 |
Issue number | 5 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Feb 10 2015 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology