Hamdi May, Al-Matwi Mohammed, Elghoul Nour, Al-Kuwari Hissa, Sayed Tahseen S, Riguene Emna, Nomikos Michail
College of Medicine, QU Health, Qatar University, Doha P.O. Box 2713, Qatar.
Medicina (Kaunas). 2025 Jun 7;61(6):1054. doi: 10.3390/medicina61061054.
The Phosphoinositide Specific-Phospholipase C (PI-PLC) family of enzymes plays a crucial role in various cellular processes by catalyzing the hydrolysis of phosphatidylinositol 4,5-bisphosphate [PI(4,5)P] into inositol 1,4,5-trisphosphate (IP) and diacylglycerol (DAG), which are essential messengers mediating critical intracellular signaling pathways. Herein, we carry out a comprehensive analysis of the structure, function, regulation, and implications of the PI-PLC family enzymes in both physiological and pathological contexts. More specifically, we discuss the structural features of PI-PLCs, elucidating their conserved domains and catalytic mechanisms. Furthermore, we explore the multifaceted roles of PI-PLCs in signal transduction, cellular homeostasis, and membrane dynamics, whilst highlighting the intricate regulatory mechanisms governing their activity such as protein-protein interactions, post-translational modifications, and lipid modulation. Lastly, we assess the involvement of PI-PLCs in various diseases, such as cancer, neurological disorders, immune dysregulation, and male infertility, emphasizing their potential as therapeutic targets.
磷酸肌醇特异性磷脂酶C(PI-PLC)家族的酶通过催化磷脂酰肌醇4,5-二磷酸[PI(4,5)P]水解为肌醇1,4,5-三磷酸(IP)和二酰基甘油(DAG),在各种细胞过程中发挥关键作用,IP和DAG是介导关键细胞内信号通路的重要信使。在此,我们对PI-PLC家族酶在生理和病理背景下的结构、功能、调节及其影响进行了全面分析。更具体地说,我们讨论了PI-PLC的结构特征,阐明了它们的保守结构域和催化机制。此外,我们探讨了PI-PLC在信号转导、细胞稳态和膜动力学中的多方面作用,同时强调了控制其活性的复杂调节机制,如蛋白质-蛋白质相互作用、翻译后修饰和脂质调节。最后,我们评估了PI-PLC在各种疾病中的作用,如癌症、神经疾病、免疫失调和男性不育,强调了它们作为治疗靶点的潜力。