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The synthesis and cellular roles of phosphatidylinositol 4,5-bisphosphate. 1998

A Toker

Boston Biomedical Research Institute, MA 02114, USA.

Phosphatidylinositol 4,5-bisphosphate (PtdIns 4,5-P2) is a membrane phospholipid found in all eukaryotic cells which regulates many important cellular processes, including organization of the cytoskeleton, vesicular trafficking and platelet activation. PtdIns 4,5-P2 can either act as a substrate for lipid kinases and phosphatases, or directly interact with proteins. Recent work has focused on the characterization of the enzymes that regulate PtdIns 4,5-P2 levels in the cell. The discovery of proteins whose activities are modified by interaction with PtdIns 4,5-P2 has helped to redefine the role of this lipid in cell biology.

UI	MeSH Term	Description	Entries
D008954	Models, Biological	Theoretical representations that simulate the behavior or activity of biological processes or diseases. For disease models in living animals, DISEASE MODELS, ANIMAL is available. Biological models include the use of mathematical equations, computers, and other electronic equipment.	Biological Model,Biological Models,Model, Biological,Models, Biologic,Biologic Model,Biologic Models,Model, Biologic
D002468	Cell Physiological Phenomena	Cellular processes, properties, and characteristics.	Cell Physiological Processes,Cell Physiology,Cell Physiological Phenomenon,Cell Physiological Process,Physiology, Cell,Phenomena, Cell Physiological,Phenomenon, Cell Physiological,Physiological Process, Cell,Physiological Processes, Cell,Process, Cell Physiological,Processes, Cell Physiological
D003599	Cytoskeleton	The network of filaments, tubules, and interconnecting filamentous bridges which give shape, structure, and organization to the cytoplasm.	Cytoplasmic Filaments,Cytoskeletal Filaments,Microtrabecular Lattice,Cytoplasmic Filament,Cytoskeletal Filament,Cytoskeletons,Filament, Cytoplasmic,Filament, Cytoskeletal,Filaments, Cytoplasmic,Filaments, Cytoskeletal,Lattice, Microtrabecular,Lattices, Microtrabecular,Microtrabecular Lattices
D006801	Humans	Members of the species Homo sapiens.	Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man
D000818	Animals	Unicellular or multicellular, heterotrophic organisms, that have sensation and the power of voluntary movement. Under the older five kingdom paradigm, Animalia was one of the kingdoms. Under the modern three domain model, Animalia represents one of the many groups in the domain EUKARYOTA.	Animal,Metazoa,Animalia
D019269	Phosphatidylinositol 4,5-Diphosphate	A phosphoinositide present in all eukaryotic cells, particularly in the plasma membrane. It is the major substrate for receptor-stimulated phosphoinositidase C, with the consequent formation of inositol 1,4,5-triphosphate and diacylglycerol, and probably also for receptor-stimulated inositol phospholipid 3-kinase. (Kendrew, The Encyclopedia of Molecular Biology, 1994)	PtdInsP2,Phosphatidylinositol 4,5-Biphosphate,Phosphatidylinositol Phosphate, PtdIns(4,5)P2,Phosphatidylinositol-4,5-Biphosphate,PtIns 4,5-P2,PtdIns(4,5)P2,PtdInsP,4,5-Biphosphate, Phosphatidylinositol,4,5-Diphosphate, Phosphatidylinositol,Phosphatidylinositol 4,5 Biphosphate,Phosphatidylinositol 4,5 Diphosphate
D019870	1-Phosphatidylinositol 4-Kinase	An enzyme that catalyzes the conversion of phosphatidylinositol (PHOSPHATIDYLINOSITOLS) to phosphatidylinositol 4-phosphate, the first committed step in the biosynthesis of phosphatidylinositol 4,5-bisphosphate.	Phosphatidylinositol 4-Kinase,PtdIns 4-Kinase,PI 4-Kinase,Phosphatidylinositiol Kinase,Phosphatidylinositol Kinase Type II,Phosphoinositide Kinase,1 Phosphatidylinositol 4 Kinase,Kinase, Phosphatidylinositiol,Kinase, Phosphoinositide,PI 4 Kinase,Phosphatidylinositol 4 Kinase,PtdIns 4 Kinase