Cdk5 Activator

Cyclin-dependent kinase 5 (Cdk5) was identified almost two decades ago as a Tau kinase specific to the nervous system. Shortly after its discovery, it was revealed that this atypical member of the CDK family does not partner with cyclins but with two other proteins, p35 and p39. P35 is predominantly expressed in post-mitotic neurons, whereas p39 is expressed in many different tissues including the brain, pancreas, muscle cells, neutrophils, and many other cell types. A focal point of investigation surrounding Cdk5 is its deregulation in pathogenic processes of neurodegenerative disorders, which has emphasized on its hyperactivation by p25, a calpain-cleaved product of p35 leading to Tau and neurofilament hyperphosphorylation followed by neuronal death. What has intrigued researchers about Cdk5 is its tight regulation in carrying out many normal physiological functions while its deregulation under pathological conditions. A journal is a periodical publication intended to further progress of science, usually by reporting new research. Most journals are highly specialized, although some of the oldest journals publish articles, reviews, editorials, short communications, letters, and scientific papers across a wide range of scientific fields. Journals contain articles that peer reviewed, in an attempt to ensure that articles meet the journal's standards of quality, and scientific validity. Each such journal article becomes part of the permanent scientific record.

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Last date updated on September, 2024