Figure 7

Mechanism of action of PSTi8 towards glucose and energy homeostasis. PSTi8 pre-occupy the GRP78 receptor where PST binds. PST regulation of glucose homeostasis in different tissues which is inhibited by PSTi8 in metabolic syndrome and type-2 diabetes. Schematic diagram showing the inhibitory effect of PSTi8 on PST at PST receptors in the liver. GPCR, G protein-coupled receptor; PKC, protein kinase c; PI-3K, phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase; pFoxO1, phosphorylated FoxO1; Srebp-1c, Sterol regulatory element-binding protein 1c; Akt, protein kinase B; PIP3, Phosphatidylinositol (3,4,5)-trisphosphate; IRS1, Insulin receptor substrate 1; GTP, Guanosine triphosphate; cGMP, Cyclic guanosine monophosphate; NOS, Nitric oxide synthase.