Therapeutic strategies targeting SREBP transcription factors: an update to 2024

In addition to regulating lipid biosynthesis and uptake, sterol regulatory element binding protein (SREBP) is involved in mediating biological signaling networks. SREBP is a key transcription factor in the regulation of physiologic and pathologic lipid metabolism processes. “SREBP” was used as a key...

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Main Authors: Yongdan Wang, Haitao Xiao, Lina Lai, Zuguo Zheng
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Language:English
Published: Compuscript Ltd 2025-05-01
Series:Acta Materia Medica
Online Access:https://www.scienceopen.com/hosted-document?doi=10.15212/AMM-2025-0001
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description In addition to regulating lipid biosynthesis and uptake, sterol regulatory element binding protein (SREBP) is involved in mediating biological signaling networks. SREBP is a key transcription factor in the regulation of physiologic and pathologic lipid metabolism processes. “SREBP” was used as a keyword in searches on the Web of Science, Elsevier, Science Direct, and CNKI databases for relevant literature from 2021 to October 2024; the search results were analyzed. SREBP is first synthesized as an inactive precursor, then cleaved to release active NH2-terminal domains. Mature SREBP enters the nucleus and promotes transcription of downstream genes by binding to the promoter elements of target genes. The classical pathway of SREBP precursor activation refers to transporter cleavage that is dependent on SCAP in response to signals from intracellular sterol depletion. However, in the case of endoplasmic reticulum stress, SREBP is activated via caspase-2 and independent of feedback inhibition by steroids or excess lipid uptake. Furthermore, the mechanism of action underlying SREBP in different diseases, as well as synthetic and natural compounds that inhibit SREBP activity, are summarized to provide new insights into SREBP as a therapeutic target for diseases.
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spelling doaj-art-e8ad3624d0604385a265a325b2d546b82025-08-20T03:50:02ZengCompuscript LtdActa Materia Medica2737-79462025-05-014343746510.15212/AMM-2025-0001Therapeutic strategies targeting SREBP transcription factors: an update to 2024Yongdan WangHaitao XiaoLina LaiZuguo ZhengIn addition to regulating lipid biosynthesis and uptake, sterol regulatory element binding protein (SREBP) is involved in mediating biological signaling networks. SREBP is a key transcription factor in the regulation of physiologic and pathologic lipid metabolism processes. “SREBP” was used as a keyword in searches on the Web of Science, Elsevier, Science Direct, and CNKI databases for relevant literature from 2021 to October 2024; the search results were analyzed. SREBP is first synthesized as an inactive precursor, then cleaved to release active NH2-terminal domains. Mature SREBP enters the nucleus and promotes transcription of downstream genes by binding to the promoter elements of target genes. The classical pathway of SREBP precursor activation refers to transporter cleavage that is dependent on SCAP in response to signals from intracellular sterol depletion. However, in the case of endoplasmic reticulum stress, SREBP is activated via caspase-2 and independent of feedback inhibition by steroids or excess lipid uptake. Furthermore, the mechanism of action underlying SREBP in different diseases, as well as synthetic and natural compounds that inhibit SREBP activity, are summarized to provide new insights into SREBP as a therapeutic target for diseases.https://www.scienceopen.com/hosted-document?doi=10.15212/AMM-2025-0001
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Therapeutic strategies targeting SREBP transcription factors: an update to 2024
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title Therapeutic strategies targeting SREBP transcription factors: an update to 2024
title_full Therapeutic strategies targeting SREBP transcription factors: an update to 2024
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title_full_unstemmed Therapeutic strategies targeting SREBP transcription factors: an update to 2024
title_short Therapeutic strategies targeting SREBP transcription factors: an update to 2024
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