Preferred Label : G1/S Checkpoint Pathway;
NCIt synonyms : G1 S Checkpoint Pathway;
NCIt related terms : Cell Cycle: G1/S Check Point;
Alternative definition : BIOCARTA: The G1/S cell cycle checkpoint controls the passage of eukaryotic cells
from the first 'gap' phase (G1) into the DNA synthesis phase (S). Two cell cycle kinases,
CDK4/6-cyclin D and CDK2-cyclin E, and the transcription complex that includes Rb
and E2F are pivotal in controlling this checkpoint. During G1 phase, the Rb-HDAC repressor
complex binds to the E2F-DP1 transcription factors, inhibiting downstream transcription.
Phosphorylation of Rb by CDK4/6 and CDK2 dissociates the Rb-repressor complex, permitting
transcription of S-phase genes encoding for proteins that amplify the G1 to S phase
switch and that are required for DNA replication. Many different stimuli exert checkpoint
control including TGFb, DNA damage, contact inhibition, replicative senescence, and
growth factor withdrawal. The first four act by inducing members of the INK4 or Kip/Cip
families of cell cycle kinase inhibitors. TGFb additionally inhibits the transcription
of Cdc25A, a phosphatase that activates the cell cycle kinases. Growth factor withdrawal
activates GSK3b, which phosphorylates cyclin D, leading to its rapid ubiquitination
and proteasomal degradation. Ubiquitination, nuclear export, and degradation are mechanisms
commonly used to rapidly reduce the concentration of cell-cycle control proteins.
(This definition may be outdated - see the DesignNote.);
NCIt note : The BIOCARTA Definition (ALT_DEFINITION) for this pathway concept was provided by
BioCarta. This property was not created by, nor is it maintained by the NCI Thesaurus
staff. Additionally, BioCarta is no longer updating its pathway data; thus, the BIOCARTA
Definition might be outdated or inaccurate. Please see the Terms and Conditions for
Use at http://www.biocarta.com/.;
Biocarta ID : h_g1Pathway;
Origin ID : C39086;
UMLS CUI : C1517343;
Semantic type(s)
has_gene_product_element
pathway_has_gene_element