Lithium inhibits glycogen synthase kinase-3 by competition for magnesium
Lithium inhibits glycogen synthase kinase-3 by competition for magnesium
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DOI:
10.1006/bbrc.2000.4169
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发表时间:
2001-01-26
影响因子:
3.1
通讯作者:
Harwood, AJ
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作者:
Ryves, WJ;Harwood, AJ
The mechanism by which lithium (Li(+)) inhibits the protein kinase glycogen synthase kinase-3 (GSK-3) is unknown. Here, we demonstrate that Li(+) is a competitive inhibitor of GSK-3 with respect to magnesium (Mg(2+)), but not to substrate or ATP. This mode of inhibition is conserved between mammalian and Dictyostelium GSK-3 isoforms, and is not experienced with other group I metal ions. As a consequence, the potency of Li(+) inhibition is dependent on Mg(2+) concentration. We also found that GSK-3 is sensitive to chelation of free Mg(2+) by ATP and is progressively inhibited when ATP concentrations exceed that of Mg(2+). Given the cellular concentrations of ATP and Mg2+, our results indicate that Li+ will have a greater effect on GSK-3 activity in vivo than expected from in vitro studies and this may be a factor relevant to its use in the treatment of depression. (C) 2001 Academic Press.