SIK3

SIK3 is an AMPK-related salt-inducible kinase whose kinase domain and UBA domain support active-conformation structure and inhibitor binding[1]. Mechanistically, cAMP/PKA signaling inhibits SIK1, SIK2, and SIK3 through phosphorylation-dependent 14-3-3 binding[2]. In skeletal biology, PTH/PTHrP signaling inhibits SIK3, reducing DEPTOR degradation and altering mTOR signaling during skeletogenesis[3]. Sik3 loss impairs chondrocyte hypertrophy in mice, linking SIK3 kinase activity to endochondral bone formation[4]. In osteoarthritis models, Sik3 deletion or pterosin B treatment inhibits chondrocyte hypertrophy and protects cartilage[5]. Compared with related isoforms, SIK3 stands out because structural SIK3-inhibitor complexes reveal ATP-site determinants for isoform selectivity[1]. Sleep genetics further identifies Sik3 mutations as regulators of wake time and inherent sleep need in mice[6]. - SIK3 regulates chondrocyte hypertrophy, mTOR signaling, sleep need, and inhibitor-selective kinase biology[1][3][4][6]. - Pterosin B provides a practical Sik3-inhibition tool for osteoarthritis and cartilage hypertrophy models[5].