Gene content    
AKT1 ( by HUGO)
V-Akt Murine Thymoma Viral Oncogene Homolog 1
Oncogene
V-Akt Murine Thymoma Viral Oncogene Homolog 1
Protein Kinase B Alpha
Proto-Oncogene C-Akt
PKB
RAC
RAC-PK-alpha
PKB Alpha
EC 2.7.11.1
CWS6
AKT
PKB-ALPHA
PRKBA
RAC-ALPHA
Rac Protein Kinase Alpha
RAC-Alpha Serine/Threonine-Protein Kinase
Protein Kinase B
EC 2.7.11
NCBI: 14q32.32    Ensembl: 14q32.33
AKT1_HUMANSize: 480 amino acidsMass: 55686 Da

  • Subunit: Interacts (via the C-terminus) with CCDC88A (via its C-terminus). Interacts with GRB10; the interaction leads to GRB10 phosphorylation thus promoting YWHAE-binding (By similarity). Interacts with AGAP2 (isoform 2/PIKE-A); the interaction occurs in the presence of guanine nucleotides. Interacts with AKTIP. Interacts (via PH domain) with MTCP1, TCL1A AND TCL1B. Interacts with CDKN1B; the interaction phosphorylates CDKN1B promoting 14-3-3 binding and cell-cycle progression. Interacts with MAP3K5 and TRAF6. Interacts with BAD, PPP2R5B, STK3 and STK4. Interacts (via PH domain) with SIRT1. Interacts with SRPK2 in a phosphorylation-dependent manner. Interacts with RAF1. Interacts with TRIM13; the interaction ubiquitinates AKT1 leading to its proteasomal degradation. Interacts with TNK2 and CLK2. Interacts (via the C-terminus) with THEM4 (via its C-terminus). Interacts with and phosphorylated by PDPK1 Caution: In light of strong homologies in the primary amino acid sequence, the 3 AKT kinases were long surmised to play redundant and overlapping roles. More recent studies has brought into question the redundancy within AKT kinase isoforms and instead pointed to isoform specific functions in different cellular events and diseases. AKT1 is more specifically involved in cellular survival pathways, by inhibiting apoptotic processes; whereas AKT2 is more specific for the insulin receptor signaling pathway. Moreover, while AKT1 and AKT2 are often implicated in many aspects of cellular transformation, the 2 isoforms act in a complementary opposing manner. The role of AKT3 is less clear, though it appears to be predominantly expressed in brain Selected PDB 3D structures from [IMAGE] and Proteopedia [IMAGE] for AKT1 (see all 21): 1H10 (3D) [IMAGE] 1UNP (3D) [IMAGE] 1UNQ (3D) [IMAGE] 1UNR (3D) [IMAGE] 2UVM (3D) [IMAGE] 2UZR (3D) [IMAGE]
  • Tissue specificity: Expressed in prostate cancer and levels increase from the normal to the malignant state (at protein level). Expressed in all human cell types so far analyzed. The Tyr-176 phosphorylated form shows a significant increase in expression in breast cancers dur
  • Function:
    AKT1-specific substrates have been recently identified, including palladin (PALLD), which phosphorylation modulates cytoskeletal organization and cell motility; prohibitin (PHB), playing an important role in cell metabolism and proliferation; and CDKN1A, for which phosphorylation at 'Thr-145' induces its release from CDK2 and cytoplasmic relocalization. These recent findings indicate that the AKT1 isoform has a more specific role in cell motility and proliferation. Phosphorylates CLK2 thereby controlling cell survival to ionizing radiation
                          
    AKT1 is one of 3 closely related serine/threonine-protein kinases (AKT1, AKT2 and AKT3) called the AKT kinase, and which regulate many processes including metabolism, proliferation, cell survival, growth and angiogenesis. This is mediated through serine and/or threonine phosphorylation of a range of downstream substrates. Over 100 substrate candidates have been reported so far, but for most of them, no isoform specificity has been reported. AKT is responsible of the regulation of glucose uptake by mediating insulin-induced translocation of the SLC2A4/GLUT4 glucose transporter to the cell surface. Phosphorylation of PTPN1 at 'Ser-50' negatively modulates its phosphatase activity preventing dephosphorylation of the insulin receptor and the attenuation of insulin signaling. Phosphorylation of TBC1D4 triggers the binding of this effector to inhibitory 14-3-3 proteins, which is required for insulin-stimulated glucose transport. AKT regulates also the storage of glucose in the form of glycogen by phosphorylating GSK3A at 'Ser-21' and GSK3B at 'Ser-9', resulting in inhibition of its kinase activity. Phosphorylation of GSK3 isoforms by AKT is also thought to be one mechanism by which cell proliferation is driven. AKT regulates also cell survival via the phosphorylation of MAP3K5 (apoptosis signal-related kinase). Phosphorylation of 'Ser-83' decreases MAP3K5 kinase activity stimulated by oxidative stress and thereby prevents apoptosis. AKT mediates insulin-stimulated protein synthesis by phosphorylating TSC2 at 'Ser-939' and 'Thr-1462', thereby activating mTORC1 signaling and leading to both phosphorylation of 4E-BP1 and in activation of RPS6KB1. AKT is involved in the phosphorylation of members of the FOXO factors (Forkhead family of transcription factors), leading to binding of 14-3-3 proteins and cytoplasmic localization. In particular, FOXO1 is phosphorylated at 'Thr-24', 'Ser-256' and 'Ser-319'. FOXO3 and FOXO4 are phosphorylated on equivalent sites. AKT has an important role in the regulation of NF-kappa-B-dependent gene transcription and positively regulates the activity of CREB1 (cyclic AMP (cAMP)-response element binding protein). The phosphorylation of CREB1 induces the binding of accessory proteins that are necessary for the transcription of pro-survival genes such as BCL2 and MCL1. AKT phosphorylates 'Ser-454' on ATP citrate lyase (ACLY), thereby potentially regulating ACLY activity and fatty acid synthesis. Activates the 3B isoform of cyclic nucleotide phosphodiesterase (PDE3B) via phosphorylation of 'Ser-273', resulting in reduced cyclic AMP levels and inhibition of lipolysis. Phosphorylates PIKFYVE on 'Ser-318', which results in increased PI(3)P-5 activity. The Rho GTPase-activating protein DLC1 is another substrate and its phosphorylation is implicated in the regulation cell proliferation and cell growth. AKT plays a role as key modulator of the AKT-mTOR signaling pathway controlling the tempo of the process of newborn neurons integration during adult neurogenesis, including correct neuron positioning, dendritic development and synapse formation. Signals downstream of phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase (PI(3)K) to mediate the effects of various growth factors such as platelet-derived growth factor (PDGF), epidermal growth factor (EGF), insulin and insulin-like growth factor I (IGF-I). AKT mediates the antiapoptotic effects of IGF-I. Essential for the SPATA13-mediated regulation of cell migration and adhesion assembly and disassembly. May be involved in the regulation of the placental development. Phosphorylates STK4/MST1 at 'Thr-120' and 'Thr-387' leading to inhibition of its: kinase activity, nuclear translocation, autophosphorylation and ability to phosphorylate FOXO3. Phosphorylates STK3/MST2 at 'Thr-117' and 'Thr-384' leading to inhibition of its: cleavage, kinase activity, autophosphorylation at Thr-180, binding to RASSF1 and nuclear translocation. Phosphorylates SRPK2 and enhances its kinase activity towards SRSF2 and ACIN1 and promotes its nuclear translocation. Phosphorylates RAF1 at 'Ser-259' and negatively regulates its activity. Phosphorylation of BAD stimulates its pro-apoptotic activity. Phosphorylates KAT6A at 'Thr-369' and this phosphorylation inhibits the interaction of KAT6A with PML and negatively regulates its acetylation activity towards p53/TP53 Function: AKT1-specific substrates have been recently identified, including palladin (PALLD), which phosphorylation modulates cytoskeletal organization and cell motility; prohibitin (PHB), playing an important role in cell metabolism and proliferation; and CDKN1A, for which phosphorylation at 'Thr-145' induces its release from CDK2 and cytoplasmic relocalization. These recent findings indicate that the AKT1 isoform has a more specific role in cell motility and proliferation. Phosphorylates CLK2 thereby controlling cell survival to ionizing radiation
  • Catalytic activity:
    ATP + a protein = ADP + a phosphoprotein
  • Similarity:
    Belongs to the protein kinase superfamily. AGC Ser/Thr protein kinase family. RAC subfamily
                          
    Contains 1 AGC-kinase C-terminal domain
                          
    Contains 1 PH domain
                          
    Contains 1 protein kinase domain [IMAGE]
  • Protein Domain/Family    
    Source ID Domain Name Type
    InterProIPR000719Prot_kinase_domProtein kinaseDomain
    IPR000961AGC-kinase_CProtein kinase, C-terminalDomain
    IPR001849Pleckstrin_homologyPleckstrin-likeDomain
    IPR002290Ser/Thr_dual-sp_kinase_domSerine/threonine protein kinaseDomain
    IPR008271Ser/Thr_kinase_ASSerine/threonine protein kinase, active siteActive Sites
    IPR011009Kinase-like_domProtein kinase-likeDomain
    IPR011993PH_like_domPleckstrin homology-typeDomain
    BlocksIPB000961Protein kinase C-terminal domainProtein kinase C-terminal domain
    IPB001849Pleckstrin-likePleckstrin-like

    Gene Ontology    
    Type Term Evidence Source Pub
    Biological Process activation-induced cell death of T cells IMP GOA 14749367
    cellular protein modification process TAS GOA 10570282
    cellular response to insulin stimulus IMP GOA 16814735
    G-protein coupled receptor signaling pathway TAS GOA 10570282
    insulin receptor signaling pathway IMP GOA 8978681
    insulin-like growth factor receptor signaling pathway IMP GOA 8978681
    intracellular signal transduction IDA GOA 14749367
    negative regulation of apoptotic process IDA GOA 19203586
    negative regulation of autophagy IMP GOA 18387192
    negative regulation of endopeptidase activity IMP GOA 18387192
    negative regulation of fatty acid beta-oxidation IMP GOA 16814735
    negative regulation of plasma membrane long-chain fatty acid transport IMP GOA 16814735
    negative regulation of protein kinase activity IMP GOA 9373175
    negative regulation of proteolysis IMP GOA 18387192
    nitric oxide biosynthetic process TAS GOA 10376602
    peptidyl-serine phosphorylation IDA GOA 16139227
    positive regulation of cell growth IDA GOA 19203586
    positive regulation of cyclin-dependent protein serine/threonine kinase activity involved in G1/S transition of mitotic cell cycle IDA GOA 18483258
    positive regulation of endothelial cell proliferation IMP GOA 19850054
    positive regulation of establishment of protein localization to plasma membrane IMP GOA 8940145
    positive regulation of fat cell differentiation IMP GOA 8940145
    positive regulation of glucose import IMP GOA 16814735
    positive regulation of glucose metabolic process IMP GOA 16814735
    positive regulation of glycogen biosynthetic process IMP GOA 16814735
    positive regulation of glycogen biosynthetic process NAS GOA 17925406
    positive regulation of lipid biosynthetic process IMP GOA 8940145
    positive regulation of nitric oxide biosynthetic process IMP GOA 10376603
    positive regulation of nitric-oxide synthase activity IMP GOA 10376603
    positive regulation of peptidyl-serine phosphorylation IDA GOA 19667065
    positive regulation of protein phosphorylation IDA GOA 19057511
    positive regulation of sequence-specific DNA binding transcription factor activity IDA GOA 19057511
    protein autophosphorylation TAS GOA 16280327
    protein import into nucleus, translocation IMP GOA 16280327
    protein phosphorylation IDA GOA 11994271
    regulation of cell migration IMP GOA 19934221
    regulation of glycogen biosynthetic process IMP GOA 8940145
    response to fluid shear stress IMP GOA 10376603
    response to heat TAS GOA 10958679
    response to UV-A IDA GOA 18483258
    Cellular Component cytoplasm IDA GOA 19203586
    plasma membrane IDA GOA 14749367
    Molecular Function 14-3-3 protein binding IPI GOA 10102273
    ATP binding IDA GOA 16540465
    ATP binding IC GOA 11994271
    identical protein binding IPI GOA 7891724
    kinase activity IDA GOA 14749367
    nitric-oxide synthase regulator activity IMP GOA 10376603
    phosphatidylinositol-3,4,5-trisphosphate binding IDA GOA 19203586
    phosphatidylinositol-3,4-bisphosphate binding IDA GOA 19203586
    protein binding IPI GOA 11154276
    protein kinase activity TAS GOA 10570282
    protein serine/threonine kinase activity IDA GOA 10102273

    Disorder & Mutation    
    Source Disease
    SWISS-PROTColorectal cancer (CRC) [MIM:114500]: A complex disease characterized by malignant lesions arising from the inner wall of the large intestine (the colon) and the rectum. Genetic alterations are often associated with progression from premalignant lesion (adenoma) to invasive adenocarcinoma. Risk factors for cancer of the colon and rectum include colon polyps, long-standing ulcerative colitis, and genetic family history. Note=The gene represented in this entry may be involved in disease pathogenesis
    SWISS-PROTBreast cancer (BC) [MIM:114480]: A common malignancy originating from breast epithelial tissue. Breast neoplasms can be distinguished by their histologic pattern. Invasive ductal carcinoma is by far the most common type. Breast cancer is etiologically and genetically heterogeneous. Important genetic factors have been indicated by familial occurrence and bilateral involvement. Mutations at more than one locus can be involved in different families or even in the same case. Note=Disease susceptibility is associated with variations affecting the gene represented in this entry
    SWISS-PROTProteus syndrome (PROTEUSS) [MIM:176920]: A highly variable, severe disorder of asymmetric and disproportionate overgrowth of body parts, connective tissue nevi, epidermal nevi, dysregulated adipose tissue, and vascular malformations. Many features of Proteus syndrome overlap with other overgrowth syndromes. Note=The disease is caused by mutations affecting the gene represented in this entry
    SWISS-PROTNote=Genetic variations in AKT1 may play a role in susceptibility to ovarian cancer

    AKT1 cross reference    
    PubMed OMIM Entrez Gene NCKU SNP Nucleotide UniProt Genome Data Viewer HomoloGene