Selenoprotein T: An Essential Oxidoreductase Serving as a Guardian of Endoplasmic Reticulum Homeostasis.

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      Publisher: Mary Ann Liebert, Inc Country of Publication: United States NLM ID: 100888899 Publication Model: Print-Electronic Cited Medium: Internet ISSN: 1557-7716 (Electronic) Linking ISSN: 15230864 NLM ISO Abbreviation: Antioxid Redox Signal Subsets: MEDLINE
    • Publication Information:
      Original Publication: Larchmont, NY : Mary Ann Liebert, Inc., 1999-
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    • Abstract:
      Significance: Selenoproteins incorporate the essential nutrient selenium into their polypeptide chain. Seven members of this family reside in the endoplasmic reticulum (ER), the exact function of most of which is poorly understood. Especially, how ER-resident selenoproteins control the ER redox and ionic environment is largely unknown. Since alteration of ER function is observed in many diseases, the elucidation of the role of selenoproteins could enhance our understanding of the mechanisms involved in ER homeostasis. Recent Advances: Among selenoproteins, selenoprotein T (SELENOT) is remarkable as the most evolutionarily conserved and the only ER-resident selenoprotein whose gene knockout in mouse is lethal. Recent data indicate that SELENOT contributes to ER homeostasis: reduced expression of SELENOT in transgenic cell and animal models promotes accumulation of reactive oxygen and nitrogen species, depletion of calcium stores, activation of the unfolded protein response and impaired hormone secretion. Critical Issues: SELENOT is anchored to the ER membrane and associated with the oligosaccharyltransferase complex, suggesting that it regulates the early steps of N -glycosylation. Furthermore, it exerts a selenosulfide oxidoreductase activity carried by its thioredoxin-like domain. However, the physiological role of the redox activity of SELENOT is not fully understood. Likewise, the nature of its redox partners needs to be further characterized. Future Directions: Given the impact of ER stress in pathologies such as neurodegenerative, cardiovascular, metabolic and immune diseases, understanding the role of SELENOT and developing derived therapeutic tools such as selenopeptides to improve ER proteostasis and prevent ER stress could contribute to a better management of these diseases.
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      Keywords: GPI-anchored proteins; N-glycosylation; glycohormones; secretory pathway; selenoproteins; thiol-disulfide oxidoreductase
    • Accession Number:
      0 (Selenoproteins)
      EC 1.- (Oxidoreductases)
      H6241UJ22B (Selenium)
    • Publication Date:
      Date Created: 20200612 Date Completed: 20210901 Latest Revision: 20210901
    • Publication Date:
      20240104
    • Accession Number:
      10.1089/ars.2019.7931
    • Accession Number:
      32524825