The role of Forkhead Box O 3a (FoxO3a) Transcription Factors in the Pathogenesis of Pulmonary Fibrosis

Pneumologie ◽  
2012 ◽  
Vol 66 (06) ◽  
Author(s):  
HM Al-Tamari ◽  
M Eschenhagen ◽  
A Schmall ◽  
R Savai ◽  
HA Ghofrani ◽  
...  
Author(s):  
Hamza M. Al-Tamari ◽  
Matthias Eschenhagen ◽  
Anja Schmall ◽  
Rajkumar Savai ◽  
Hossein A. Ghofrani ◽  
...  

2017 ◽  
Vol 2017 ◽  
pp. 1-8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ghulam Murtaza ◽  
Abida Kalsoom Khan ◽  
Rehana Rashid ◽  
Saiqa Muneer ◽  
Syed Muhammad Farid Hasan ◽  
...  

Several pathologies such as neurodegeneration and cancer are associated with aging, which is affected by many genetic and environmental factors. Healthy aging conceives human longevity, possibly due to carrying the defensive genes. For instance, FOXO (forkhead box O) genes determine human longevity. FOXO transcription factors are involved in the regulation of longevity phenomenon via insulin and insulin-like growth factor signaling. Only one FOXO gene (FOXO DAF-16) exists in invertebrates, while four FOXO genes, that is, FOXO1, FOXO3, FOXO4, and FOXO6 are found in mammals. These four transcription factors are involved in the multiple cellular pathways, which regulate growth, stress resistance, metabolism, cellular differentiation, and apoptosis in mammals. However, the accurate mode of longevity by FOXO factors is unclear until now. This article describes briefly the existing knowledge that is related to the role of FOXO factors in human longevity.


2011 ◽  
Vol 14 (4) ◽  
pp. 663-674 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anne S. Dejean ◽  
Stephen M. Hedrick ◽  
Yann M. Kerdiles

Cells ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 100 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yizhou Jiang ◽  
Fengxia Yan ◽  
Zhongping Feng ◽  
Philip Lazarovici ◽  
Wenhua Zheng

Dietary restriction (DR), which is defined as a reduction of particular or total nutrient intake without causing malnutrition, has been proved to be a robust way to extend both lifespan and health-span in various species from yeast to mammal. However, the molecular mechanisms by which DR confers benefits on longevity were not yet fully elucidated. The forkhead box O transcription factors (FOXOs), identified as downstream regulators of the insulin/IGF-1 signaling pathway, control the expression of many genes regulating crucial biological processes such as metabolic homeostasis, redox balance, stress response and cell viability and proliferation. The activity of FOXOs is also mediated by AMP-activated protein kinase (AMPK), sirtuins and the mammalian target of rapamycin (mTOR). Therefore, the FOXO-related pathways form a complex network critical for coordinating a response to environmental fluctuations in order to maintain cellular homeostasis and to support physiological aging. In this review, we will focus on the role of FOXOs in different DR interventions. As different DR regimens or calorie (energy) restriction mimetics (CRMs) can elicit both distinct and overlapped DR-related signaling pathways, the benefits of DR may be maximized by combining diverse forms of interventions. In addition, a better understanding of the precise role of FOXOs in different mechanistic aspects of DR response would provide clear cellular and molecular insights on DR-induced increase of lifespan and health-span.


2016 ◽  
Vol 24 ◽  
pp. S146
Author(s):  
T. Matsuzaki ◽  
M. Olmer ◽  
O. Matsuzaki ◽  
M.K. Lotz

2006 ◽  
Vol 34 (5) ◽  
pp. 722-726 ◽  
Author(s):  
E.W.-F. Lam ◽  
R.E. Francis ◽  
M. Petkovic

FOXO (forkhead box O) transcription factors are crucial regulators of cell fate. This function of FOXO proteins relies on their ability to control diverse and at times, opposing cellular functions, such as proliferation, differentiation, DNA repair, defence against oxidative stress damage and apoptosis, in response to hormones, growth factors and other environmental cues. This review discusses our current understanding of the regulation and role of FOXO transcription factors in determining cell fate and highlights their relevance to tumorigenesis and drug resistance.


2008 ◽  
Vol 389 (3) ◽  
pp. 279-283 ◽  
Author(s):  
Daniel G. Sedding

Abstract Forkhead box O (FoxO) transcription factors are important downstream targets of the PI3K/Akt signaling pathway and crucial regulators of cell fate. This function of FoxOs relies on their ability to control diverse cellular functions, including proliferation, differentiation, apoptosis, DNA repair, defense against oxidative stress and ageing. FoxOs are regulated by a variety of different growth factors and hormones, and their activity is tightly controlled by post-translational modifications, including phosphorylation, acetylation, ubiquitination and interaction with different proteins and transcription factors. This brief review focuses on the molecular mechanisms, cellular effects and resulting organismal phenotypes generated by differentially regulated FoxO proteins and discusses our current understanding of the role of FoxOs in disease and ageing processes.


2018 ◽  
Vol 19 (12) ◽  
pp. 3794 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rikang Wang ◽  
Gang Chen ◽  
Shuai Zhang ◽  
Rahul Previn ◽  
Di Chen ◽  
...  

Chondrocyte dysfunction occurs during the development of osteoarthritis (OA), typically resulting from a deleterious increase in oxidative stress. Accordingly, strategies for arresting oxidative stress-induced chondrocyte dysfunction may lead to new potential therapeutic targets for OA treatment. Forkhead box O (FoxO) transcription factors have recently been shown to play a protective role in chondrocyte dysfunction through the regulation of inflammation, autophagy, aging, and oxidative stress. They also regulate growth, maturation, and matrix synthesis in chondrocytes. In this review, we discuss the recent progress made in the field of oxidative stress-induced chondrocyte dysfunction. We also discuss the protective role of FoxO transcription factors as potential molecular targets for the treatment of OA. Understanding the function of FoxO transcription factors in the OA pathology may provide new insights that will facilitate the development of next-generation therapies to prevent OA development and to slow OA progression.


2018 ◽  
Vol 19 (10) ◽  
pp. 3279 ◽  
Author(s):  
Duc-Hiep Bach ◽  
Nguyen Long ◽  
Thi-Thu-Trang Luu ◽  
Nguyen Anh ◽  
Sung Kwon ◽  
...  

Forkhead box (FOX) proteins are multifaceted transcription factors that are significantly implicated in cancer, with various critical roles in biological processes. Herein, we provide an overview of several key members of the FOXA, FOXC, FOXM1, FOXO and FOXP subfamilies. Important pathophysiological processes of FOX transcription factors at multiple levels in a context-dependent manner are discussed. We also specifically summarize some major aspects of FOX transcription factors in association with cancer research such as drug resistance, tumor growth, genomic alterations or drivers of initiation. Finally, we suggest that targeting FOX proteins may be a potential therapeutic strategy to combat cancer.


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