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Jia L, Zhang W, Luo T, Li Y, Shu J, Strand J, Yue Y, Purup S, Liu J, Shi H. Establishment of goat mammary organoid cultures modeling the mammary gland development and lactation. J Anim Sci Biotechnol 2024; 15:124. [PMID: 39350237 PMCID: PMC11443931 DOI: 10.1186/s40104-024-01084-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/20/2024] [Accepted: 08/01/2024] [Indexed: 10/04/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Although several cell culture systems have been developed to investigate the function of the mammary gland in dairy livestock, they have potential limitations, such as the loss of alveolar structure or genetic and phenotypic differences from their native counterparts. Overcoming these challenges is crucial for lactation research. Development of protocols to establish lactating organoid of livestock represents a promising goal for the future. In this study, we developed a protocol to establish a culture system for mammary organoids in dairy goats to model the mammary gland development and lactation process. RESULTS The organoids cultured within an extracellular matrix gel maintained a bilayer structure that closely resembled the native architecture of mammary tissue. The expansion of mammary organoids was significantly promoted by growth factors containing epidermal growth factor and fibroblast growth factor 2 whereas the proliferative index of the organoids was significantly inhibited by the treatment with WNT inhibitors. Upon stimulation with a lactogenic medium containing prolactin, the mammary organoids exhibited efficient lactation, characterized by the accumulation of lipid droplets in the lumen space. The lactation could be sustained for more than 3 weeks. Importantly, the expression patterns of genes related to fatty acid synthesis and milk proteins in lactating organoids closely mirrored those observed in mammary tissues. These observations were confirmed by data from proteomic analysis that the bulk of milk proteins was produced in the lactating organoids. CONCLUSION This study is the first to establish a mammary organoid culture system modeling the mammary gland development and lactation process in ruminants. The efficient induction of lactation in ruminant mammary organoids holds promises for advancing the field of cell-based milk bio-manufacture in the food industry.
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- Lei Jia
- Zhejiang Key Laboratory of Cow Genetic Improvement & Milk Quality Research, Institute of Dairy Science, College of Animal Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310058, China
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- Zhejiang Key Laboratory of Cow Genetic Improvement & Milk Quality Research, Institute of Dairy Science, College of Animal Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310058, China
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- Zhejiang Key Laboratory of Cow Genetic Improvement & Milk Quality Research, Institute of Dairy Science, College of Animal Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310058, China
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- Zhejiang Key Laboratory of Cow Genetic Improvement & Milk Quality Research, Institute of Dairy Science, College of Animal Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310058, China
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- College of Life Sciences and Medicine, Zhejiang Sci-Tech University, Hangzhou, 310018, China
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- Department of Animal and Veterinary Sciences, Aarhus University, Tjele, DK-8830, Denmark
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- Department of Animal and Veterinary Sciences, Aarhus University, Tjele, DK-8830, Denmark
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- Department of Animal and Veterinary Sciences, Aarhus University, Tjele, DK-8830, Denmark
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- Zhejiang Key Laboratory of Cow Genetic Improvement & Milk Quality Research, Institute of Dairy Science, College of Animal Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310058, China
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- Zhejiang Key Laboratory of Cow Genetic Improvement & Milk Quality Research, Institute of Dairy Science, College of Animal Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310058, China.
- Ministry of Education Key Laboratory of Molecular Animal Nutrition, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310058, China.
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Bourragat A, Escoula Q, Bellenger S, Zemb O, Beaumont M, Chaumonnot K, Farine JP, Jacotot E, Bonnotte A, Avoscan L, Lherminier J, Luo K, Narce M, Bellenger J. The transplantation of the gut microbiome of fat-1 mice protects against colonic mucus layer disruption and endoplasmic reticulum stress induced by high fat diet. Gut Microbes 2024; 16:2356270. [PMID: 38797998 PMCID: PMC11135845 DOI: 10.1080/19490976.2024.2356270] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/06/2023] [Accepted: 05/13/2024] [Indexed: 05/29/2024] Open
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High-fat diets alter gut barrier integrity, leading to endotoxemia by impacting epithelial functions and inducing endoplasmic reticulum (ER) stress in intestinal secretory goblet cells. Indeed, ER stress, which is an important contributor to many chronic diseases such as obesity and obesity-related disorders, leads to altered synthesis and secretion of mucins that form the protective mucus barrier. In the present study, we investigated the relative contribution of omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid (PUFAs)-modified microbiota to alleviating alterations in intestinal mucus layer thickness and preserving gut barrier integrity. Male fat-1 transgenic mice (exhibiting endogenous omega-3 PUFAs tissue enrichment) and wild-type (WT) littermates were fed either an obesogenic high-fat diet (HFD) or a control diet. Unlike WT mice, HFD-fed fat-1 mice were protected against mucus layer alterations as well as an ER stress-mediated decrease in mucin expression. Moreover, cecal microbiota transferred from fat-1 to WT mice prevented changes in the colonic mucus layer mainly through colonic ER stress downregulation. These findings highlight a novel feature of the preventive effects of omega-3 fatty acids against intestinal permeability in obesity-related conditions.
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- Amina Bourragat
- CTM UMR1231, Université de Bourgogne, Dijon, France
- CTM UMR1231, INSERM, Dijon, France
- LipSTIC LabEx, FCS Bourgogne-Franche Comté, Dijon, France
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- CTM UMR1231, Université de Bourgogne, Dijon, France
- CTM UMR1231, INSERM, Dijon, France
- LipSTIC LabEx, FCS Bourgogne-Franche Comté, Dijon, France
- Valorex, La Messayais, Combourtillé, France
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- CTM UMR1231, Université de Bourgogne, Dijon, France
- CTM UMR1231, INSERM, Dijon, France
- LipSTIC LabEx, FCS Bourgogne-Franche Comté, Dijon, France
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- GenPhySE, Université de Toulouse, INRAE, ENVT, Castanet-Tolosan, France
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- GenPhySE, Université de Toulouse, INRAE, ENVT, Castanet-Tolosan, France
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- CTM UMR1231, Université de Bourgogne, Dijon, France
- CTM UMR1231, INSERM, Dijon, France
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- Centre des Sciences du Goût et de l’Alimentation, UMR6265 CNRS, UMR1324 INRA, Université de Bourgogne, Dijon, France
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- L’Institut Agro Dijon, PAM UMR A 02.102, Université de Bourgogne, Dijon, France
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- Agroécologie, L’Institut Agro Dijon, CNRS, INRAE, Plateforme DimaCell, Dijon, France
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- Agroécologie, L’Institut Agro Dijon, CNRS, INRAE, Plateforme DimaCell, Dijon, France
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- Agroécologie, L’Institut Agro Dijon, CNRS, INRAE, Plateforme DimaCell, Dijon, France
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- CTM UMR1231, Université de Bourgogne, Dijon, France
- CTM UMR1231, INSERM, Dijon, France
- LipSTIC LabEx, FCS Bourgogne-Franche Comté, Dijon, France
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- CTM UMR1231, Université de Bourgogne, Dijon, France
- CTM UMR1231, INSERM, Dijon, France
- LipSTIC LabEx, FCS Bourgogne-Franche Comté, Dijon, France
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- CTM UMR1231, Université de Bourgogne, Dijon, France
- CTM UMR1231, INSERM, Dijon, France
- LipSTIC LabEx, FCS Bourgogne-Franche Comté, Dijon, France
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Sun Q, Xing X, Wang H, Wan K, Fan R, Liu C, Wang Y, Wu W, Wang Y, Wang R. SCD1 is the critical signaling hub to mediate metabolic diseases: Mechanism and the development of its inhibitors. Biomed Pharmacother 2024; 170:115586. [PMID: 38042113 DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2023.115586] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/23/2023] [Revised: 09/23/2023] [Accepted: 09/25/2023] [Indexed: 12/04/2023] Open
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Metabolic diseases, featured with dysregulated energy homeostasis, have become major global health challenges. Patients with metabolic diseases have high probability to manifest multiple complications in lipid metabolism, e.g. obesity, insulin resistance and fatty liver. Therefore, targeting the hub genes in lipid metabolism may systemically ameliorate the metabolic diseases, along with the complications. Stearoyl-CoA desaturase 1(SCD1) is a key enzyme that desaturates the saturated fatty acids (SFAs) derived from de novo lipogenesis or diet to generate monounsaturated fatty acids (MUFAs). SCD1 maintains the metabolic and tissue homeostasis by responding to, and integrating the multiple layers of endogenous stimuli, which is mediated by the synthesized MUFAs. It critically regulates a myriad of physiological processes, including energy homeostasis, development, autophagy, tumorigenesis and inflammation. Aberrant transcriptional and epigenetic activation of SCD1 regulates AMPK/ACC, SIRT1/PGC1α, NcDase/Wnt, etc, and causes aberrant lipid accumulation, thereby promoting the progression of obesity, non-alcoholic fatty liver, diabetes and cancer. This review critically assesses the integrative mechanisms of the (patho)physiological functions of SCD1 in metabolic homeostasis, inflammation and autophagy. For translational perspective, potent SCD1 inhibitors have been developed to treat various types of cancer. We thus discuss the multidisciplinary advances that greatly accelerate the development of SCD1 new inhibitors. In conclusion, besides cancer treatment, SCD1 may serve as the promising target to combat multiple metabolic complications simultaneously.
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- Qin Sun
- School of Kinesiology, Shanghai University of Sport, Shanghai 200438, China
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- School of Kinesiology, Shanghai University of Sport, Shanghai 200438, China
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- School of Kinesiology, Shanghai University of Sport, Shanghai 200438, China
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- School of Kinesiology, Shanghai University of Sport, Shanghai 200438, China
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- School of Kinesiology, Shanghai University of Sport, Shanghai 200438, China
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- School of Kinesiology, Shanghai University of Sport, Shanghai 200438, China
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- School of Kinesiology, Shanghai University of Sport, Shanghai 200438, China
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- School of Kinesiology, Shanghai University of Sport, Shanghai 200438, China
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- School of Kinesiology, Shanghai University of Sport, Shanghai 200438, China.
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- School of Kinesiology, Shanghai University of Sport, Shanghai 200438, China.
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Li L, Shen S, Bickler P, Jacobson MP, Wu LF, Altschuler SJ. Searching for molecular hypoxia sensors among oxygen-dependent enzymes. eLife 2023; 12:e87705. [PMID: 37494095 PMCID: PMC10371230 DOI: 10.7554/elife.87705] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/20/2023] [Accepted: 07/09/2023] [Indexed: 07/27/2023] Open
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The ability to sense and respond to changes in cellular oxygen levels is critical for aerobic organisms and requires a molecular oxygen sensor. The prototypical sensor is the oxygen-dependent enzyme PHD: hypoxia inhibits its ability to hydroxylate the transcription factor HIF, causing HIF to accumulate and trigger the classic HIF-dependent hypoxia response. A small handful of other oxygen sensors are known, all of which are oxygen-dependent enzymes. However, hundreds of oxygen-dependent enzymes exist among aerobic organisms, raising the possibility that additional sensors remain to be discovered. This review summarizes known and potential hypoxia sensors among human O2-dependent enzymes and highlights their possible roles in hypoxia-related adaptation and diseases.
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- Li Li
- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, University of California San Francisco, San FranciscoSan FranciscoUnited States
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, University of California San Francisco, San FranciscoSan FranciscoUnited States
- Department of Psychiatry, University of California, San FranciscoSan FranciscoUnited States
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- Hypoxia Research Laboratory, University of California San Francisco, San FranciscoSan FranciscoUnited States
- Center for Health Equity in Surgery and Anesthesia, University of California San Francisco, San FranciscoSan FranciscoUnited States
- Anesthesia and Perioperative Care, University of California San Francisco, San FranciscoSan FranciscoUnited States
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, University of California San Francisco, San FranciscoSan FranciscoUnited States
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, University of California San Francisco, San FranciscoSan FranciscoUnited States
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, University of California San Francisco, San FranciscoSan FranciscoUnited States
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Liao S, Gollowitzer A, Börmel L, Maier C, Gottschalk L, Werz O, Wallert M, Koeberle A, Lorkowski S. α-Tocopherol-13'-Carboxychromanol Induces Cell Cycle Arrest and Cell Death by Inhibiting the SREBP1-SCD1 Axis and Causing Imbalance in Lipid Desaturation. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:ijms24119229. [PMID: 37298183 DOI: 10.3390/ijms24119229] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/18/2023] [Revised: 05/19/2023] [Accepted: 05/23/2023] [Indexed: 06/12/2023] Open
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α-Tocopherol-13'-carboxychromanol (α-T-13'-COOH) is an endogenously formed bioactive α-tocopherol metabolite that limits inflammation and has been proposed to exert lipid metabolism-regulatory, pro-apoptotic, and anti-tumoral properties at micromolar concentrations. The mechanisms underlying these cell stress-associated responses are, however, poorly understood. Here, we show that the induction of G0/G1 cell cycle arrest and apoptosis in macrophages triggered by α-T-13'-COOH is associated with the suppressed proteolytic activation of the lipid anabolic transcription factor sterol regulatory element-binding protein (SREBP)1 and with decreased cellular levels of stearoyl-CoA desaturase (SCD)1. In turn, the fatty acid composition of neutral lipids and phospholipids shifts from monounsaturated to saturated fatty acids, and the concentration of the stress-preventive, pro-survival lipokine 1,2-dioleoyl-sn-glycero-3-phospho-(1'-myo-inositol) [PI(18:1/18:1)] decreases. The selective inhibition of SCD1 mimics the pro-apoptotic and anti-proliferative activity of α-T-13'-COOH, and the provision of the SCD1 product oleic acid (C18:1) prevents α-T-13'-COOH-induced apoptosis. We conclude that micromolar concentrations of α-T-13'-COOH trigger cell death and likely also cell cycle arrest by suppressing the SREBP1-SCD1 axis and depleting cells of monounsaturated fatty acids and PI(18:1/18:1).
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- Sijia Liao
- Institute of Nutritional Sciences, Friedrich Schiller University Jena, 07743 Jena, Germany
- Competence Cluster for Nutrition and Cardiovascular Health (nutriCARD) Halle-Jena-Leipzig, 07743 Jena, Germany
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- Michael Popp Institute and Center for Molecular Biosciences Innsbruck (CMBI), University of Innsbruck, 6020 Innsbruck, Austria
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- Institute of Nutritional Sciences, Friedrich Schiller University Jena, 07743 Jena, Germany
- Competence Cluster for Nutrition and Cardiovascular Health (nutriCARD) Halle-Jena-Leipzig, 07743 Jena, Germany
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- Institute of Nutritional Sciences, Friedrich Schiller University Jena, 07743 Jena, Germany
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- Institute of Nutritional Sciences, Friedrich Schiller University Jena, 07743 Jena, Germany
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- Department of Pharmaceutical/Medicinal Chemistry, Institute of Pharmacy, Friedrich Schiller University Jena, 07743 Jena, Germany
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- Institute of Nutritional Sciences, Friedrich Schiller University Jena, 07743 Jena, Germany
- Competence Cluster for Nutrition and Cardiovascular Health (nutriCARD) Halle-Jena-Leipzig, 07743 Jena, Germany
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- Michael Popp Institute and Center for Molecular Biosciences Innsbruck (CMBI), University of Innsbruck, 6020 Innsbruck, Austria
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- Institute of Nutritional Sciences, Friedrich Schiller University Jena, 07743 Jena, Germany
- Competence Cluster for Nutrition and Cardiovascular Health (nutriCARD) Halle-Jena-Leipzig, 07743 Jena, Germany
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Pei X, Qi D, Liu J, Si H, Huang S, Zou S, Lu D, Li Z. Screening marker genes of type 2 diabetes mellitus in mouse lacrimal gland by LASSO regression. Sci Rep 2023; 13:6862. [PMID: 37100872 PMCID: PMC10133337 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-023-34072-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/29/2022] [Accepted: 04/24/2023] [Indexed: 04/28/2023] Open
Abstract
Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is characterized by insulin resistance and a relative deficiency of insulin. This study aims to screen T2DM-related maker genes in the mouse extraorbital lacrimal gland (ELG) by LASSO regression.C57BLKS/J strain with leptin db/db homozygous mice (T2DM, n = 20) and wild-type mice (WT, n = 20) were used to collect data. The ELGs were collected for RNA sequencing. LASSO regression was conducted to screen marker genes with the training set. Five genes were selected from 689 differentially expressed genes by LASSO regression, including Synm, Elovl6, Glcci1, Tnks and Ptprt. Expression of Synm was downregulated in ELGs of T2DM mice. Elovl6, Glcci1, Tnks, and Ptprt were upregulated in T2DM mice. Area under receiver operating curve of the LASSO model was 1.000(1.000-1.000) and 0.980(0.929-1.000) in the training set and the test set, respectively. The C-index and the robust C-index of the LASSO model were 1.000 and 0.999, respectively, in the training set, and 1.000 and 0.978, respectively, in the test set. In the lacrimal gland of db/db mice, Synm, Elovl6, Glcci1, Tnks and Ptprt can be used as marker genes of T2DM. Abnormal expression of marker genes is related to lacrimal gland atrophy and dry eye in mice.
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- Xiaoting Pei
- Henan Eye Institute, Henan Eye Hospital, and Henan Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology and Visual Science, Henan Provincial People's Hospital, People's Hospital of Zhengzhou University, People's Hospital of Henan University, No. 7, Weiwu Road, Zhengzhou City, 450003, Henan Province, China
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- Henan Eye Institute, Henan Eye Hospital, and Henan Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology and Visual Science, Henan Provincial People's Hospital, People's Hospital of Zhengzhou University, People's Hospital of Henan University, No. 7, Weiwu Road, Zhengzhou City, 450003, Henan Province, China
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- Henan Eye Institute, Henan Eye Hospital, and Henan Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology and Visual Science, Henan Provincial People's Hospital, People's Hospital of Zhengzhou University, People's Hospital of Henan University, No. 7, Weiwu Road, Zhengzhou City, 450003, Henan Province, China
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- Henan Eye Institute, Henan Eye Hospital, and Henan Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology and Visual Science, Henan Provincial People's Hospital, People's Hospital of Zhengzhou University, People's Hospital of Henan University, No. 7, Weiwu Road, Zhengzhou City, 450003, Henan Province, China
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- Henan Eye Institute, Henan Eye Hospital, and Henan Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology and Visual Science, Henan Provincial People's Hospital, People's Hospital of Zhengzhou University, People's Hospital of Henan University, No. 7, Weiwu Road, Zhengzhou City, 450003, Henan Province, China
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- Henan Eye Institute, Henan Eye Hospital, and Henan Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology and Visual Science, Henan Provincial People's Hospital, People's Hospital of Zhengzhou University, People's Hospital of Henan University, No. 7, Weiwu Road, Zhengzhou City, 450003, Henan Province, China
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- Henan Eye Institute, Henan Eye Hospital, and Henan Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology and Visual Science, Henan Provincial People's Hospital, People's Hospital of Zhengzhou University, People's Hospital of Henan University, No. 7, Weiwu Road, Zhengzhou City, 450003, Henan Province, China
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- Henan Eye Institute, Henan Eye Hospital, and Henan Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology and Visual Science, Henan Provincial People's Hospital, People's Hospital of Zhengzhou University, People's Hospital of Henan University, No. 7, Weiwu Road, Zhengzhou City, 450003, Henan Province, China.
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Janikiewicz J, Dobosz AM, Majzner K, Bernas T, Dobrzyn A. Stearoyl-CoA desaturase 1 deficiency exacerbates palmitate-induced lipotoxicity by the formation of small lipid droplets in pancreatic β-cells. Biochim Biophys Acta Mol Basis Dis 2023; 1869:166711. [PMID: 37054998 DOI: 10.1016/j.bbadis.2023.166711] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/13/2022] [Revised: 03/28/2023] [Accepted: 03/30/2023] [Indexed: 04/15/2023]
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The accelerating accumulation of surplus lipids in the pancreas triggers structural and functional changes in type 2 diabetes-affected islets. Pancreatic β-cells exhibit a restricted capacity to store fat reservoirs in lipid droplets (LDs), which act as transient buffers to prevent lipotoxic stress. With the increasing incidence of obesity, growing interest has been seen in the intracellular regulation of LD metabolism for β-cell function. Stearoyl-CoA desaturase 1 (SCD1) is critical for producing unsaturated fatty acyl moieties for fluent storage into and out of LDs, likely affecting the overall rate of β-cell survival. We explored LD-associated composition and remodeling in SCD1-deprived INS-1E cells and in pancreatic islets in wildtype and SCD1-/- mice in the lipotoxic milieu. Deficiency in the enzymatic activity of SCD1 led to decrease in the size and number of LDs and the lower accumulation of neutral lipids. This occurred in parallel with a higher compactness and lipid order inside LDs, followed by changes in the saturation status and composition of fatty acids within core lipids and the phospholipid coat. The lipidome of LDs was enriched in 18:2n-6 and 20:4n-6 in β-cells and pancreatic islets. These rearrangements markedly contributed to differences in protein association with the LD surface. Our findings highlight an unexpected molecular mechanism by which SCD1 activity affects the morphology, composition and metabolism of LDs. We demonstrate that SCD1-dependent disturbances in LD enrichment can impact proper pancreatic β-cells and islet functioning, which may have considerable therapeutic value for the management of type 2 diabetes.
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- Justyna Janikiewicz
- Laboratory of Cell Signaling and Metabolic Disorders, Nencki Institute of Experimental Biology, Polish Academy of Sciences, Warsaw, Poland.
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- Laboratory of Cell Signaling and Metabolic Disorders, Nencki Institute of Experimental Biology, Polish Academy of Sciences, Warsaw, Poland
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- Faculty of Chemistry, Jagiellonian University, Cracow, Poland; Jagiellonian University, Jagiellonian Centre for Experimental Therapeutics (JCET), Cracow, Poland
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- Department of Anatomy and Neurobiology, Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine, Richmond, USA
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- Laboratory of Cell Signaling and Metabolic Disorders, Nencki Institute of Experimental Biology, Polish Academy of Sciences, Warsaw, Poland.
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Ching C, Iich E, Teo AKK. Harnessing Human Pluripotent Stem Cell-Derived Pancreatic In Vitro Models for High-Throughput Toxicity Testing and Diabetes Drug Discovery. Handb Exp Pharmacol 2023; 281:301-332. [PMID: 37306817 DOI: 10.1007/164_2023_655] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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The long-standing goals in diabetes research are to improve β-cell survival, functionality and increase β-cell mass. Current strategies to manage diabetes progression are still not ideal for sustained maintenance of normoglycemia, thereby increasing demand for the development of novel drugs. Available pancreatic cell lines, cadaveric islets, and their culture methods and formats, either 2D or 3D, allow for multiple avenues of experimental design to address diverse aims in the research setting. More specifically, these pancreatic cells have been employed in toxicity testing, diabetes drug screens, and with careful curation, can be optimized for use in efficient high-throughput screenings (HTS). This has since spearheaded the understanding of disease progression and related mechanisms, as well as the discovery of potential drug candidates which could be the cornerstone for diabetes treatment. This book chapter will touch on the pros and cons of the most widely used pancreatic cells, including the more recent human pluripotent stem cell-derived pancreatic cells, and HTS strategies (cell models, design, readouts) that can be used for the purpose of toxicity testing and diabetes drug discovery.
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- Carmen Ching
- Stem Cells and Diabetes Laboratory, Institute of Molecular and Cell Biology (IMCB), Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), Singapore, Singapore
- Department of Biochemistry, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore, Singapore
- Precision Medicine Translational Research Programme, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore, Singapore
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- Stem Cells and Diabetes Laboratory, Institute of Molecular and Cell Biology (IMCB), Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), Singapore, Singapore
- Department of Biochemistry, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore, Singapore
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- Stem Cells and Diabetes Laboratory, Institute of Molecular and Cell Biology (IMCB), Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), Singapore, Singapore.
- Department of Biochemistry, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore, Singapore.
- Precision Medicine Translational Research Programme, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore, Singapore.
- Department of Medicine, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore, Singapore.
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William S, Duncan T, Redmond TM. Pretreatment of human retinal pigment epithelial cells with sterculic acid forestalls fenretinide-induced apoptosis. Sci Rep 2022; 12:22442. [PMID: 36575190 PMCID: PMC9794835 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-022-26383-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/17/2022] [Accepted: 12/14/2022] [Indexed: 12/28/2022] Open
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The ratio of saturated to monounsaturated fatty acids, thought to play a critical role in many cellular functions, is regulated by stearoyl-CoA desaturase (SCD), a rate-limiting enzyme in the biosynthesis of monounsaturated fatty acids. Previously, we observed a decrease in both SCD protein and enzymatic activity in apoptosis induced by fenretinide, a synthetic analog of retinoic acid, in the human retinal pigment epithelial (RPE) cell line ARPE-19. Here, we investigated the effect of pretreating ARPE-19 with sterculic acid, a cyclopropenoic fatty acid inhibitor of SCD, on preventing fenretinide-induced apoptosis, given the role of SCD in cell proliferation and apoptosis. We show that sterculic acid pretreatment prevents the effects of fenretinide-induced apoptosis shown by changes in cell morphology, viability, and caspase-3 activation. Analysis of endoplasmic reticulum (ER)-associated proteins shows that sterculic acid pretreatment reduced the fenretinide-induced upregulation of heme oxygenase-1, ATF3 and GADD153 expression that are in response to reactive oxygen species (ROS) generation. Sterculic acid is as effective as allopurinol in inhibition of xanthine oxidase (XDH), and this may play a role in reducing the potential role of XDH in fenretinide-induced ROS generation. Sterculic acid pretreatment also results in a reduction in SOD2 mRNA expression. Dihydroceramide accumulation, compared to ceramide, and ROS generation indicate that a ceramide-independent pathway mediates fenretinide-induced apoptosis, and ROS mediation is borne out by activation of the NF-κBp50 and NF-κBp65 downstream signaling cascade. Its prevention by sterculic acid pretreatment further indicates the latter's antioxidant/anti-inflammatory effect. Taken together, our results suggest that sterculic acid pretreatment can mitigate ROS-mediated fenretinide-induced apoptosis. Thus, sterculic acid may serve as a potential antioxidant and therapeutic agent. These effects may be independent of its effects on SCD activity.
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- Samuel William
- grid.280030.90000 0001 2150 6316Laboratory of Retinal Cell and Molecular Biology, Bldg. 6/Room 112A, National Eye Institute, National Institutes of Health, 6 Center Drive, Bethesda, MD 20892-0608 USA
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- grid.280030.90000 0001 2150 6316Laboratory of Retinal Cell and Molecular Biology, Bldg. 6/Room 112A, National Eye Institute, National Institutes of Health, 6 Center Drive, Bethesda, MD 20892-0608 USA
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- grid.280030.90000 0001 2150 6316Laboratory of Retinal Cell and Molecular Biology, Bldg. 6/Room 112A, National Eye Institute, National Institutes of Health, 6 Center Drive, Bethesda, MD 20892-0608 USA
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Dobosz AM, Janikiewicz J, Krogulec E, Dziewulska A, Ajduk A, Szpila M, Nieznańska H, Szczepankiewicz AA, Wypych D, Dobrzyn A. Inhibition of stearoyl-CoA desaturase 1 in the mouse impairs pancreatic islet morphogenesis and promotes loss of β-cell identity and α-cell expansion in the mature pancreas. Mol Metab 2022; 67:101659. [PMID: 36529318 PMCID: PMC9801219 DOI: 10.1016/j.molmet.2022.101659] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/22/2022] [Revised: 12/02/2022] [Accepted: 12/10/2022] [Indexed: 12/23/2022] Open
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Abnormalities that characterize the pathophysiology of type 2 diabetes (T2D) include deficiencies of β-cells and the expansion of α-cells in pancreatic islets, manifested by lower insulin release and glucagon oversecretion. The molecular mechanisms that determine intra-islet interactions between pancreatic α- and β-cells are still not fully understood. The present study showed that stearoyl-coenzyme A (CoA) desaturase 1 (SCD1), an enzyme that is implicated in fatty acid metabolism, serves as a checkpoint in the control of endocrine cell equilibrium in pancreatic islets. Our data showed that SCD1 activity is essential for proper α-cell and β-cell lineage determination during morphogenesis of the pancreas and the maintenance of mature β-cell identity. The inhibition of SCD1 expression/activity led to both a decrease in the expression of β-cell signature genes (e.g., Pdx1, Nkx6.1, MafA, and Neurod1, among others) and induction of the expression of the dedifferentiation marker Sox9 in mature pancreatic islets. The transcriptional repression of Pdx1 and MafA in SCD1-deficient β-cells was related to the excessive methylation of promoter regions of these transcription factors. In contrast, SCD1 ablation favored the formation of α-cells over β-cells throughout pancreas organogenesis and did not compromise α-cell identity in adult pancreatic islets. Such molecular changes that were caused by SCD1 downregulation resulted in the mislocalization of α-cells within the core of islets and increased the ratio of pancreatic α- to β-cell mass. This was followed by islet dysfunction, including impairments in glucose-stimulated insulin release, simultaneously with elevations of basal glucagon secretion. Altogether, these findings provide additional mechanistic insights into the role of SCD1 in the pathogenesis of T2D.
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- Aneta M. Dobosz
- Laboratory of Cell Signaling and Metabolic Disorders, Nencki Institute of Experimental Biology, Polish Academy of Sciences, Warsaw, Poland,Corresponding author.
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- Laboratory of Cell Signaling and Metabolic Disorders, Nencki Institute of Experimental Biology, Polish Academy of Sciences, Warsaw, Poland.
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- Laboratory of Cell Signaling and Metabolic Disorders, Nencki Institute of Experimental Biology, Polish Academy of Sciences, Warsaw, Poland.
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- Laboratory of Cell Signaling and Metabolic Disorders, Nencki Institute of Experimental Biology, Polish Academy of Sciences, Warsaw, Poland.
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- Department of Embryology, Institute of Developmental Biology and Biomedical Sciences, Faculty of Biology, University of Warsaw, Warsaw, Poland.
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- Department of Embryology, Institute of Developmental Biology and Biomedical Sciences, Faculty of Biology, University of Warsaw, Warsaw, Poland.
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- Laboratory of Electron Microscopy, Nencki Institute of Experimental Biology, Polish Academy of Sciences, Warsaw, Poland.
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- Laboratory of Electron Microscopy, Nencki Institute of Experimental Biology, Polish Academy of Sciences, Warsaw, Poland
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- Laboratory of Cell Signaling and Metabolic Disorders, Nencki Institute of Experimental Biology, Polish Academy of Sciences, Warsaw, Poland.
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- Laboratory of Cell Signaling and Metabolic Disorders, Nencki Institute of Experimental Biology, Polish Academy of Sciences, Warsaw, Poland.
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Okada BY, Kuroiwa S, Noi A, Tanaka A, Nishikawa J, Kondo Y, Ishitsuka Y, Irie T, Higaki K, Matsuo M, Ichikawa A. Effects of 6-O-α-maltosyl-β cyclodextrin on lipid metabolism in Npc1-deficient Chinese hamster ovary cells. Mol Genet Metab 2022; 137:239-248. [PMID: 36182715 DOI: 10.1016/j.ymgme.2022.09.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/02/2022] [Revised: 09/02/2022] [Accepted: 09/20/2022] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Niemann-Pick disease Type C (NPC) is a lysosomal storage disorder caused by mutation of the NPC1/NPC2 genes, which ultimately results in the accumulation of unesterified cholesterol (UEC) in lysosomes, thereby inducing symptoms such as progressive neurodegeneration and hepatosplenomegaly. This study determines the effects of 6-O-α-maltosyl-β cyclodextrin (Mal-βCD) on lipid levels and synthesis in Npc1-deficient (Npc1-KO cells) and vehicle CHO cells. Compared to vehicle cells, Npc1-KO cells exhibited high level of UEC, and low levels of esterified cholesterols (ECs) and long-chain fatty acids (LCFAs). The difference in lipid levels between Npc1-KO and CHO cells was largely ameliorated by Mal-βCD administration. Moreover, the effects of Mal-βCD were reproduced in the lysosomes prepared from Npc1-KO cells. Stable isotope tracer analysis with extracellular addition of D4-deuterated palmitic acid (D4-PA) to Npc1-KO cells increased the synthesis of D4-deuterated LCFAs (D4-LCFAs) and D4-deuterated ECs (D4-ECs) in a Mal-βCD-dependent manner. Simultaneous addition of D6-deuterated UEC (D6-UEC) and D4-PA promoted the Mal-βCD-dependent synthesis of D6-/D4-ECs, consisting of D6-UEC and D4-PA, D4-deuterated stearic acid, or D4-deuterated myristic acid, in Npc1-KO cells. These results suggest that Mal-βCD helps to maintain normal lipid metabolism by restoring balance among UEC, ECs, and LCFAs through acting on behalf of NPC1 in Npc1-KO cells and may therefore be useful in designing effective therapies for NPC.
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- By Yasuyo Okada
- School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Mukogawa Women's University, 11-68 Kyuban-cho, Koshien, Nishinomiya, Hyogo 663-8179, Japan.
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- School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Mukogawa Women's University, 11-68 Kyuban-cho, Koshien, Nishinomiya, Hyogo 663-8179, Japan
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- School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Mukogawa Women's University, 11-68 Kyuban-cho, Koshien, Nishinomiya, Hyogo 663-8179, Japan
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- School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Mukogawa Women's University, 11-68 Kyuban-cho, Koshien, Nishinomiya, Hyogo 663-8179, Japan
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- School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Mukogawa Women's University, 11-68 Kyuban-cho, Koshien, Nishinomiya, Hyogo 663-8179, Japan
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- Department of Clinical Chemistry and Informatics, Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Kumamoto University, 5-1 Oe-honmachi, Chuo-ku, Kumamoto 862-0973, Japan
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- Department of Clinical Chemistry and Informatics, Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Kumamoto University, 5-1 Oe-honmachi, Chuo-ku, Kumamoto 862-0973, Japan
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Packaging Technology, Faculty of Life Sciences, Kumamoto University, 5-1 Oe-honmachi, Chuo-ku, Kumamoto 862-0973, Japan
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- Research Initiative Center, Organization for Research Initiative and Promotion, Tottori University, 86 Nishi-cho, Yonago 683-8503, Japan
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- Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, Saga University, 5-1-1, Nabeshima, Saga 849-8501, Japan
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- School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Mukogawa Women's University, 11-68 Kyuban-cho, Koshien, Nishinomiya, Hyogo 663-8179, Japan; Bio-Education Laboratory, Tawara Building #702, 1-21-33 Higashinakajima, Osaka 533-0033, Japan.
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Zámbó V, Orosz G, Szabó L, Tibori K, Sipeki S, Molnár K, Csala M, Kereszturi É. A Single Nucleotide Polymorphism (rs3811792) Affecting Human SCD5 Promoter Activity Is Associated with Diabetes Mellitus. Genes (Basel) 2022; 13:genes13101784. [PMID: 36292669 PMCID: PMC9601412 DOI: 10.3390/genes13101784] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/03/2022] [Revised: 09/21/2022] [Accepted: 09/29/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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The combined prevalence of type 1 (T1DM) and type 2 (T2DM) diabetes mellitus is 10.5% worldwide and this is constantly increasing. The pathophysiology of the diseases include disturbances of the lipid metabolism, in which acyl-CoA desaturases play a central role as they synthesize unsaturated fatty acids, thereby providing protection against lipotoxicity. The stearoyl-CoA desaturase-5 (SCD5) isoform has received little scientific attention. We aimed to investigate the SCD5 promoter and its polymorphisms in vitro, in silico and in a case-control study. The SCD5 promoter region was determined by a luciferase reporter system in HepG2, HEK293T and SK-N-FI cells and it was proved to be cell type-specific, but it was insensitive to different fatty acids. The effect of the SCD5 promoter polymorphisms rs6841081 and rs3811792 was tested in the transfected cells. The T allele of rs3811792 single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) significantly reduced the activity of the SCD5 promoter in vitro and modified several transcription factor binding sites in silico. A statistically significant association of rs3811792 SNP with T1DM and T2DM was also found, thus supporting the medical relevance of this variation and the complexity of the molecular mechanisms in the development of metabolic disorders. In conclusion, the minor allele of rs3811792 polymorphism might contribute to the development of diabetes by influencing the SCD5 promoter activity.
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Furukawa E, Chen Z, Kubo T, Wu Y, Ueda K, Chelenga M, Chiba H, Yanagawa Y, Katagiri S, Nagano M, Hui SP. Simultaneous free fatty acid elevations and accelerated desaturation in plasma and oocytes in early postpartum dairy cows under intensive feeding management. Theriogenology 2022; 193:20-29. [PMID: 36122530 DOI: 10.1016/j.theriogenology.2022.09.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/05/2022] [Revised: 09/04/2022] [Accepted: 09/06/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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A severe negative energy balance and high circulating free fatty acids (FFA) in postpartum cows impair fertility. The lipotoxicity of FFA has been shown to decrease the quality of bovine oocytes in vitro. Therefore, excess FFA in cells is converted to triacylglycerol (TAG), a non-toxic form, to avoid lipotoxicity. We recently reported that the TAG content in oocytes was higher in postpartum lactating cows subjected to grazing management than in heifers (Theriogenology 176: 174-182, 2021). The present study investigated the compositions of the energy metabolism-related lipids, FFA and TAG, in the plasma and oocytes of cows at different lactation stages under indoor intensive feeding management in order to obtain insights into lipotoxicity in oocytes, particularly those in early postpartum cows. Blood and oocytes were collected from 20 lactating cows categorized into the following lactation groups: 20-30 days in milk (DIM) (n = 5), 40-50 DIM (n = 5), 60-80 DIM (n = 5), and 130-160 DIM (n = 5). Daily energy balance data were obtained for 3 weeks prior to oocyte collection using the ovum pick up (OPU) method. The contents and compositions of FFA and TAG in plasma and oocytes were analyzed using liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry. As expected, plasma FFA was high at 20-30 DIM, decreased by 50 DIM, and was maintained at a low level for the remainder of the experimental period. Similar changes were observed in oocyte FFA and TAG with DIM as plasma FFA. Oocyte FFA positively correlated with plasma FFA (P < 0.05), but negatively correlated with the mean energy balance 1 and 21 days before OPU (P < 0.05). Relationships were noted between the composition and content of FFA in plasma and oocytes, with the FFA 16:1/16:0 and 18:1/18:0 ratios positively correlating with the total amount of FFA (P < 0.05). Elevated oocyte FFA in cows in the early postpartum period under intensive feeding management suggested that oocytes were at a high risk of FFA lipotoxicity. Furthermore, the present results implied that the severe negative energy balance in the previous few weeks was closely related to increases in oocyte FFA, which supports the importance of long-term cow feeding management for preserving the quality of oocytes in the early postpartum period. The present results provide insights into the effects of high circulating FFA on the fertility of postpartum cows.
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- Eri Furukawa
- Laboratory of Theriogenology, Graduate School of Veterinary Medicine, Hokkaido University, Kita-18, Nishi-9, Kita-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido, 060-0818, Japan
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- Faculty of Health Sciences, Hokkaido University, Kita-12, Nishi-5, Kita-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido, 060-0812, Japan
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- Dairy Cattle Group, Dairy Research Center, Hokkaido Research Organization, 7, Asahigaoka, Nakashibetsu, Hokkaido, 086-1135, Japan
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- Faculty of Health Sciences, Hokkaido University, Kita-12, Nishi-5, Kita-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido, 060-0812, Japan
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- Laboratory of Animal Production System, Research Faculty of Agriculture, Hokkaido University, Kita-9, Nishi-9, Kita-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido, 060-8589, Japan
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- Laboratory of Theriogenology, Graduate School of Veterinary Medicine, Hokkaido University, Kita-18, Nishi-9, Kita-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido, 060-0818, Japan
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- Department of Nutrition, Sapporo University of Health Sciences, Nakanuma Nishi-4-2-1-15, Higashi-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido, 007-0894, Japan
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- Laboratory of Theriogenology, Graduate School of Veterinary Medicine, Hokkaido University, Kita-18, Nishi-9, Kita-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido, 060-0818, Japan
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- Laboratory of Theriogenology, Graduate School of Veterinary Medicine, Hokkaido University, Kita-18, Nishi-9, Kita-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido, 060-0818, Japan
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- Laboratory of Theriogenology, Graduate School of Veterinary Medicine, Hokkaido University, Kita-18, Nishi-9, Kita-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido, 060-0818, Japan; Laboratory of Animal Reproduction, Department of Animal Science, School of Veterinary Medicine, Kitasato University, 35-1, Higashi-23 Bancho, Towada, 034-8628, Japan.
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- Faculty of Health Sciences, Hokkaido University, Kita-12, Nishi-5, Kita-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido, 060-0812, Japan.
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Zhu Y, Vogelpohl FA, Heiner-Fokkema MR, Pranger IG, Minović I, Navis GJ, Bakker SJL, Riphagen IJ. Circulating de novo lipogenesis fatty acids and all-cause mortality in a prospective Dutch population cohort. J Clin Lipidol 2022; 16:658-666. [PMID: 35909048 DOI: 10.1016/j.jacl.2022.07.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/05/2022] [Revised: 06/17/2022] [Accepted: 07/11/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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BACKGROUND Circulating fatty acids (FA) from de novo lipogenesis (DNL) are associated with all-cause mortality in individuals with elevated CVD risk. However, compared to FA early in the DNL synthetic pathway, cis-vaccenic acid, one of the FA distal in the DNL synthetic pathway, has rarely been studied in a general population cohort. We hypothesized that circulating cis-vaccenic acid is more strongly related to all-cause mortality than other circulating DNL-related FA. OBJECTIVES The primary and secondary objectives of this study were to investigate the prospective associations of plasma levels of cis-vaccenic acid and other DNL-related FA with all-cause mortality in a general population, respectively. METHODS We included 850 participants (mean ± SD age 53 ± 15 years) from the Dutch Lifelines cohort study. Circulating levels of palmitic (C16:0), palmitoleic (C16:1n7), cis-vaccenic (cis-C18:1n7), stearic (C18:0), oleic acid (C18:1n9) in plasma phospholipids (PL) and triglycerides (TG) were measured by gas chromatography. The associations of circulating cis-C18:1n7 and other DNL-related FA with all-cause mortality were assessed using Cox regression analyses. RESULTS During a median follow-up of 9.3 (IQR: 5.4-10.8) years, 34 (4.0%) participants had died. In plasma PL, a 1-SD increase in cis-C18:1n7 was associated with an increased risk of all-cause mortality in univariate and multivariate models (p<0.02 for all), with a HR [95% CI] of 1.60 [1.13-2.25] after adjustment for age and sex. CONCLUSIONS Circulating plasma PL cis-C18:1n7 was associated with a higher risk for all-cause mortality. More studies are needed in different cohorts to verify and validate our results.
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- Yinjie Zhu
- Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Nephrology, University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, Groningen, the Netherlands (Zhu, Vogelpohl, Pranger, Navis, and Bakker).
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Nephrology, University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, Groningen, the Netherlands (Zhu, Vogelpohl, Pranger, Navis, and Bakker)
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- Laboratory of Metabolic Diseases, University Medical Center Groningen, University of Groningen, Groningen, the Netherlands (Dr Heiner-Fokkema)
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Nephrology, University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, Groningen, the Netherlands (Zhu, Vogelpohl, Pranger, Navis, and Bakker)
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, Groningen, the Netherlands (Dr Minović)
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Nephrology, University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, Groningen, the Netherlands (Zhu, Vogelpohl, Pranger, Navis, and Bakker)
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Nephrology, University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, Groningen, the Netherlands (Zhu, Vogelpohl, Pranger, Navis, and Bakker)
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- Certe Medical Diagnostics and Advice, Medical Center Leeuwarden, Leeuwarden, the Netherlands (Dr Riphagen)
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An Q, Lin R, Wang D, Wang C. Emerging roles of fatty acid metabolism in cancer and their targeted drug development. Eur J Med Chem 2022; 240:114613. [PMID: 35853429 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejmech.2022.114613] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/25/2022] [Revised: 07/04/2022] [Accepted: 07/11/2022] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Metabolic reprogramming is now considered as one of hallmark of tumor cells and provides them with a selective survival/growth advantage to resist harsh micro-environmental stress. Fatty acid (FA) metabolism of tumor cells supports the biosynthetic needs and provides fuel sources for energy supply. Since FA metabolic reprogramming is a critical link in tumor metabolism, its various roles in tumors have attracted increasing interest. Herein, we review the mechanisms through which cancer cells rewire their FA metabolism with a focus on the pathway of FA metabolism and its targeting drug development. The failure and successful cases of targeting tumor FA metabolism are expected to bypass the metabolic vulnerability and improve the efficacy of targeted therapy.
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- Qi An
- Scientific Research and Teaching Department, Public Health Clinical Center of Chengdu, 377 Jingming Road, Jinjiang District, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610061, China
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- Scientific Research and Teaching Department, Public Health Clinical Center of Chengdu, 377 Jingming Road, Jinjiang District, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610061, China
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- Scientific Research and Teaching Department, Public Health Clinical Center of Chengdu, 377 Jingming Road, Jinjiang District, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610061, China
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- Scientific Research and Teaching Department, Public Health Clinical Center of Chengdu, 377 Jingming Road, Jinjiang District, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610061, China.
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Tibori K, Orosz G, Zámbó V, Szelényi P, Sarnyai F, Tamási V, Rónai Z, Mátyási J, Tóth B, Csala M, Kereszturi É. Molecular Mechanisms Underlying the Elevated Expression of a Potentially Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Associated SCD1 Variant. Int J Mol Sci 2022; 23:ijms23116221. [PMID: 35682900 PMCID: PMC9181825 DOI: 10.3390/ijms23116221] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/03/2022] [Revised: 05/25/2022] [Accepted: 05/29/2022] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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Disturbances in lipid metabolism related to excessive food intake and sedentary lifestyle are among major risk of various metabolic disorders. Stearoyl-CoA desaturase-1 (SCD1) has an essential role in these diseases, as it catalyzes the synthesis of unsaturated fatty acids, both supplying for fat storage and contributing to cellular defense against saturated fatty acid toxicity. Recent studies show that increased activity or over-expression of SCD1 is one of the contributing factors for type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). We aimed to investigate the impact of the common missense rs2234970 (M224L) polymorphism on SCD1 function in transfected cells. We found a higher expression of the minor Leu224 variant, which can be attributed to a combination of mRNA and protein stabilization. The latter was further enhanced by various fatty acids. The increased level of Leu224 variant resulted in an elevated unsaturated: saturated fatty acid ratio, due to higher oleate and palmitoleate contents. Accumulation of Leu224 variant was found in a T2DM patient group, however, the difference was statistically not significant. In conclusion, the minor variant of rs2234970 polymorphism might contribute to the development of obesity-related metabolic disorders, including T2DM, through an increased intracellular level of SCD1.
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- Kinga Tibori
- Department of Molecular Biology, Semmelweis University, H-1085 Budapest, Hungary; (K.T.); (G.O.); (V.Z.); (P.S.); (F.S.); (V.T.); (Z.R.)
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- Department of Molecular Biology, Semmelweis University, H-1085 Budapest, Hungary; (K.T.); (G.O.); (V.Z.); (P.S.); (F.S.); (V.T.); (Z.R.)
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- Department of Molecular Biology, Semmelweis University, H-1085 Budapest, Hungary; (K.T.); (G.O.); (V.Z.); (P.S.); (F.S.); (V.T.); (Z.R.)
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- Department of Molecular Biology, Semmelweis University, H-1085 Budapest, Hungary; (K.T.); (G.O.); (V.Z.); (P.S.); (F.S.); (V.T.); (Z.R.)
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- Department of Molecular Biology, Semmelweis University, H-1085 Budapest, Hungary; (K.T.); (G.O.); (V.Z.); (P.S.); (F.S.); (V.T.); (Z.R.)
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- Department of Molecular Biology, Semmelweis University, H-1085 Budapest, Hungary; (K.T.); (G.O.); (V.Z.); (P.S.); (F.S.); (V.T.); (Z.R.)
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- Department of Molecular Biology, Semmelweis University, H-1085 Budapest, Hungary; (K.T.); (G.O.); (V.Z.); (P.S.); (F.S.); (V.T.); (Z.R.)
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- Department of Inorganic and Analytical Chemistry, Budapest University of Technology and Economics, H-1111 Budapest, Hungary; (J.M.); (B.T.)
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- Department of Inorganic and Analytical Chemistry, Budapest University of Technology and Economics, H-1111 Budapest, Hungary; (J.M.); (B.T.)
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- Department of Molecular Biology, Semmelweis University, H-1085 Budapest, Hungary; (K.T.); (G.O.); (V.Z.); (P.S.); (F.S.); (V.T.); (Z.R.)
- Correspondence: (M.C.); (É.K.)
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- Department of Molecular Biology, Semmelweis University, H-1085 Budapest, Hungary; (K.T.); (G.O.); (V.Z.); (P.S.); (F.S.); (V.T.); (Z.R.)
- Correspondence: (M.C.); (É.K.)
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Tong X, Liu S, Stein R, Imai Y. Lipid Droplets' Role in the Regulation of β-Cell Function and β-Cell Demise in Type 2 Diabetes. Endocrinology 2022; 163:6516108. [PMID: 35086144 PMCID: PMC8826878 DOI: 10.1210/endocr/bqac007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/30/2021] [Indexed: 01/29/2023]
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During development of type 2 diabetes (T2D), excessive nutritional load is thought to expose pancreatic islets to toxic effects of lipids and reduce β-cell function and mass. However, lipids also play a positive role in cellular metabolism and function. Thus, proper trafficking of lipids is critical for β cells to maximize the beneficial effects of these molecules while preventing their toxic effects. Lipid droplets (LDs) are organelles that play an important role in the storage and trafficking of lipids. In this review, we summarize the discovery of LDs in pancreatic β cells, LD lifecycle, and the effect of LD catabolism on β-cell insulin secretion. We discuss factors affecting LD formation such as age, cell type, species, and nutrient availability. We then outline published studies targeting critical LD regulators, primarily in rat and human β-cell models, to understand the molecular effect of LD formation and degradation on β-cell function and health. Furthermore, based on the abnormal LD accumulation observed in human T2D islets, we discuss the possible role of LDs during the development of β-cell failure in T2D. Current knowledge indicates that proper formation and clearance of LDs are critical to normal insulin secretion, endoplasmic reticulum homeostasis, and mitochondrial integrity in β cells. However, it remains unclear whether LDs positively or negatively affect human β-cell demise in T2D. Thus, we discuss possible research directions to address the knowledge gap regarding the role of LDs in β-cell failure.
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- Xin Tong
- Department of Molecular Physiology & Biophysics, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, Tennessee 37232, USA
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- Department of Internal Medicine Carver College of Medicine, Fraternal Order of Eagles Diabetes Research Center, University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa 52242, USA
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- Department of Molecular Physiology & Biophysics, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, Tennessee 37232, USA
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- Department of Internal Medicine Carver College of Medicine, Fraternal Order of Eagles Diabetes Research Center, University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa 52242, USA
- Iowa City Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Iowa City, Iowa 52246, USA
- Correspondence: Yumi Imai, MD, Department of Internal Medicine Carver College of Medicine, Fraternal Order of Eagles Diabetes Research Center, University of Iowa, 200 Hawkins Dr, PBDB Rm 3318, Iowa City, IA 52242, USA.
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Moriyama K, Masuda Y, Suzuki N, Yamada C, Kishimoto N, Takashimizu S, Kubo A, Nishizaki Y. Estimated Elovl6 and delta-5 desaturase activities might represent potential markers for insulin resistance in Japanese adults. J Diabetes Metab Disord 2022; 21:197-207. [PMID: 35673485 PMCID: PMC9167368 DOI: 10.1007/s40200-021-00958-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/04/2021] [Accepted: 12/07/2021] [Indexed: 01/31/2023]
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Purpose Results from a recent study indicated that lower stearic acid/palmitic acid (SA/PA) and arachidonic acid/dihomo-γ-linolenic acid (AA/DGLA) ratios were associated with metabolically unhealthy obesity. However, this has not been extensively studied in the Japanese population. Methods We recruited 291 Japanese subjects with serum free fatty acid profiles undergoing health examinations. Whole serum desaturase activity was estimated as the product: precursor ratio -SA/PA ratio for elongation of long-chain fatty acid family member 6 (Elovl6) and AA/DGLA for delta-5 desaturase (D5D). The determinants of Elovl6 and D5D activity were investigated using multiple regression analyses. Results The Elovl6 and D5D activities exhibited a negative correlation with the logmatic-transformed TG/HDL-C ratio and TyG index. Multiple regression analyses revealed that the TG/HDL-C ratio and TyG index were negatively associated with Elovl6 and D5D activities. Most atherogenic markers were worse in the low Elovl6 or D5D activity group than in the high Elovl6 or D5D activity group. When study subjects were further stratified by TG levels, most atherogenic markers were the worst in the highest TG group in either the lowest Elovl6 or lowest D5D activity groups. Conclusion The estimated Elovl6 and D5D activities might be useful markers of insulin resistance in Japanese subjects.
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- Kengo Moriyama
- Department of Clinical Health Science, Tokai University School of Medicine, Tokai University Hachioji Hospital, 1838 Ishikawa-machi, Hachioji, Tokyo 192-0032 Japan
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- Department of Clinical Health Science, Tokai University School of Medicine, 1-2-5, Yoyogi, Tokyo 151-0053 Japan
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- Department of Clinical Health Science, Tokai University School of Medicine, Tokai University Hospital, 143 Shimokasuya, Isehara, Kanagawa 259-1193 Japan
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- Department of Clinical Health Science, Tokai University School of Medicine, 1-2-5, Yoyogi, Tokyo 151-0053 Japan
- Tokai University Tokyo Hospital, 1-2-5, Yoyogi, Tokyo 151-0053 Japan
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- Department of Clinical Health Science, Tokai University School of Medicine, 1-2-5, Yoyogi, Tokyo 151-0053 Japan
- Tokai University Tokyo Hospital, 1-2-5, Yoyogi, Tokyo 151-0053 Japan
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- Department of Clinical Health Science, Tokai University School of Medicine, Tokai University Hospital, 143 Shimokasuya, Isehara, Kanagawa 259-1193 Japan
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- Department of Clinical Health Science, Tokai University School of Medicine, 1-2-5, Yoyogi, Tokyo 151-0053 Japan
- Tokai University Tokyo Hospital, 1-2-5, Yoyogi, Tokyo 151-0053 Japan
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- Department of Clinical Health Science, Tokai University School of Medicine, 1-2-5, Yoyogi, Tokyo 151-0053 Japan
- Tokai University Tokyo Hospital, 1-2-5, Yoyogi, Tokyo 151-0053 Japan
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Sphingosine-1 Phosphate Lyase Regulates Sensitivity of Pancreatic Beta-Cells to Lipotoxicity. Int J Mol Sci 2021; 22:ijms221910893. [PMID: 34639233 PMCID: PMC8509761 DOI: 10.3390/ijms221910893] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/31/2021] [Revised: 09/28/2021] [Accepted: 10/04/2021] [Indexed: 12/29/2022] Open
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Elevated levels of free fatty acids (FFAs) have been related to pancreatic beta-cell failure in type 2 diabetes (T2DM), though the underlying mechanisms are not yet fully understood. FFAs have been shown to dysregulate formation of bioactive sphingolipids, such as ceramides and sphingosine-1 phosphate (S1P) in beta-cells. The aim of this study was to analyze the role of sphingosine-1 phosphate lyase (SPL), a key enzyme of the sphingolipid pathway that catalyzes an irreversible degradation of S1P, in the sensitivity of beta-cells to lipotoxicity. To validate the role of SPL in lipotoxicity, we modulated SPL expression in rat INS1E cells and in human EndoC-βH1 beta-cells. SPL overexpression in INS1E cells (INS1E-SPL), which are characterized by a moderate basal expression level of SPL, resulted in an acceleration of palmitate-mediated cell viability loss, proliferation inhibition and induction of oxidative stress. SPL overexpression affected the mRNA expression of ER stress markers and mitochondrial chaperones. In contrast to control cells, in INS1E-SPL cells no protective effect of oleate was detected. Moreover, Plin2 expression and lipid droplet formation were strongly reduced in OA-treated INS1E-SPL cells. Silencing of SPL in human EndoC-βH1 beta-cells, which are characterized by a significantly higher SPL expression as compared to rodent beta-cells, resulted in prevention of FFA-mediated caspase-3/7 activation. Our findings indicate that an adequate control of S1P degradation by SPL might be crucially involved in the susceptibility of pancreatic beta-cells to lipotoxicity.
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Yang C, Park S, Song G, Lim W. Inhibition of the cleaved half of tRNA Gly enhances palmitic acid-induced apoptosis in human trophoblasts. J Nutr Biochem 2021; 99:108866. [PMID: 34563666 DOI: 10.1016/j.jnutbio.2021.108866] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/05/2021] [Revised: 07/11/2021] [Accepted: 09/08/2021] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Palmitic acid (PA) induces apoptosis in the human trophoblast cell line HTR8/SVneo. However, the molecular mechanism underlying this effect remains unclear. Although small noncoding RNAs are involved in trophoblast growth and invasion during early pregnancy, the functional roles of tRNA-derived species are currently unknown. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to examine the involvement of tRNA-derived species in PA-induced apoptosis in human trophoblasts. In this study, we investigate the expression and function of tRNA-derived stress-induced RNAs (tiRNAs) in HTR8/SVneo. We determined the expression of tiRNAs in HTR8/SVneo cells in response to PA. Then, we transfected inhibitor of target tiRNA in HTR8/SVneo with or without PA to examine the tRNA-derived species-regulated intracellular signal transduction by detecting calcium homeostasis, mitochondrial membrane potential, and signaling proteins. We found that the expression of tRNAGly-derived tiRNAs decreased in PA-treated human trophoblasts. Moreover, inhibition of tiRNAGlyCCC/GCC enhanced the PA-induced apoptosis along with the induction of DNA fragmentation and mitochondrial depolarization. Inhibition of tiRNAGlyCCC/GCC enhanced the expression of endoplasmic reticulum stress-related proteins and increased Ca2+ levels in the cytoplasm and mitochondria. Moreover, the levels of cytochrome c released from the mitochondria were synergistically affected by tiRNAGlyCCC/GCC inhibitor and PA. Furthermore, artificial regulation of ANG inhibited the expression of tiRNAGlyCCC/GCC and similar effects were observed upon the inhibition of tiRNAGlyCCC/GCC in human trophoblasts. These results suggest that tiRNAGlyCCC/GCC might be the molecule via which PA induces its effects in human trophoblasts.
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- Changwon Yang
- Institute of Animal Molecular Biotechnology and Department of Biotechnology, College of Life Sciences and Biotechnology, Korea University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Plant & Biomaterials Science, Gyeongsang National University, Jinju-si, Republic of Korea
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- Institute of Animal Molecular Biotechnology and Department of Biotechnology, College of Life Sciences and Biotechnology, Korea University, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
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- Department of Food and Nutrition, Kookmin University, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
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The fatty acid elongase ELOVL6 regulates bortezomib resistance in multiple myeloma. Blood Adv 2021; 5:1933-1946. [PMID: 33821992 DOI: 10.1182/bloodadvances.2020002578] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/04/2020] [Accepted: 02/10/2021] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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Resistance to the proteasome inhibitor bortezomib (BTZ) represents a major obstacle in the treatment of multiple myeloma (MM). The contribution of lipid metabolism in the resistance of MM cells to BTZ is mostly unknown. Here we report that levels of fatty acid elongase 6 (ELOVL6) were lower in MM cells from BTZ-nonresponsive vs BTZ-responsive patients and in cultured MM cells selected for BTZ resistance compared with parental counterparts. Accordingly, depletion of ELOVL6 in parental MM cells suppressed BTZ-induced endoplasmic reticulum (ER) stress and cytotoxicity, whereas restoration of ELOVL6 levels in BTZ-resistant MM cells sensitized them to BTZ in tissue culture settings and, as xenografts, in a plasmacytoma mouse model. Furthermore, for the first time, we identified changes in the BTZ-induced lipidome between parental and BTZ-resistant MM cell lines underlying a functional difference in their response to BTZ. We demonstrated that restoration of ELOVL6 levels in BTZ-resistant MM cells resensitized them to BTZ largely via upregulation of ELOVL6-dependent ceramide species, which was a prerequisite for BTZ-induced ER stress and cell death in these cells. Our data characterize ELOVL6 as a major clinically relevant regulator of MM cell resistance to BTZ, which can emerge from the impaired ability of these cells to alter ceramide composition in response to BTZ.
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Human Cytomegalovirus Uses a Host Stress Response To Balance the Elongation of Saturated/Monounsaturated and Polyunsaturated Very-Long-Chain Fatty Acids. mBio 2021; 12:mBio.00167-21. [PMID: 33947752 PMCID: PMC8262922 DOI: 10.1128/mbio.00167-21] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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Stress and virus infection regulate lipid metabolism. Human cytomegalovirus (HCMV) infection induces fatty acid (FA) elongation and increases the abundance of lipids with very-long-chain FA (VLCFA) tails. While reprogramming of metabolism can be stress related, the role of stress in HCMV reprogramming of lipid metabolism is poorly understood. In this study, we engineered cells to knock out protein kinase R (PKR)-like endoplasmic reticulum kinase (PERK) in the ER stress pathway and measured lipid changes using lipidomics to determine if PERK is needed for lipid changes associated with HCMV infection. In HCMV-infected cells, PERK promotes increases in the levels of phospholipids with saturated FA (SFA) and monounsaturated FA (MUFA) VLCFA tails. Further, PERK enhances FA elongase 7 (ELOVL7) protein levels, which elongates SFA and MUFA VLCFAs. Additionally, we found that increases in the elongation of polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) associated with HCMV infection were independent of PERK and that lipids with PUFA tails accumulated in HCMV-infected PERK knockout cells. Additionally, the protein levels of ELOVL5, which elongates PUFAs, are increased by HCMV infection through a PERK-independent mechanism. These observations show that PERK differentially regulates ELOVL7 and ELOVL5, creating a balance between the synthesis of lipids with SFA/MUFA tails and PUFA tails. Additionally, we found that PERK was necessary for virus replication and the infectivity of released viral progeny. Overall, our findings indicate that PERK—and, more broadly, ER stress—may be necessary for the membrane biogenesis needed to generate infectious HCMV virions.
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Schönfeld P, Reiser G. How the brain fights fatty acids' toxicity. Neurochem Int 2021; 148:105050. [PMID: 33945834 DOI: 10.1016/j.neuint.2021.105050] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/08/2021] [Revised: 04/17/2021] [Accepted: 04/19/2021] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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Neurons spurn hydrogen-rich fatty acids for energizing oxidative ATP synthesis, contrary to other cells. This feature has been mainly attributed to a lower yield of ATP per reduced oxygen, as compared to glucose. Moreover, the use of fatty acids as hydrogen donor is accompanied by severe β-oxidation-associated ROS generation. Neurons are especially susceptible to detrimental activities of ROS due to their poor antioxidative equipment. It is also important to note that free fatty acids (FFA) initiate multiple harmful activities inside the cells, particularly on phosphorylating mitochondria. Several processes enhance FFA-linked lipotoxicity in the cerebral tissue. Thus, an uptake of FFA from the circulation into the brain tissue takes place during an imbalance between energy intake and energy expenditure in the body, a situation similar to that during metabolic syndrome and fat-rich diet. Traumatic or hypoxic brain injuries increase hydrolytic degradation of membrane phospholipids and, thereby elevate the level of FFA in neural cells. Accumulation of FFA in brain tissue is markedly associated with some inherited neurological disorders, such as Refsum disease or X-linked adrenoleukodystrophy (X-ALD). What are strategies protecting neurons against FFA-linked lipotoxicity? Firstly, spurning the β-oxidation pathway in mitochondria of neurons. Secondly, based on a tight metabolic communication between neurons and astrocytes, astrocytes donate metabolites to neurons for synthesis of antioxidants. Further, neuronal autophagy of ROS-emitting mitochondria combined with the transfer of degradation-committed FFA for their disposal in astrocytes, is a potent protective strategy against ROS and harmful activities of FFA. Finally, estrogens and neurosteroids are protective as triggers of ERK and PKB signaling pathways, consequently initiating the expression of various neuronal survival genes via the formation of cAMP response element-binding protein (CREB).
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- Peter Schönfeld
- Institut für Biochemie und Zellbiologie, Medizinische Fakultät, Otto-von-Guericke-Universität Magdeburg, Leipziger Straße 44, D-39120, Magdeburg, Germany
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- Institut für Inflammation und Neurodegeneration (Neurobiochemie), Medizinische Fakultät, Otto-von-Guericke-Universität Magdeburg, Leipziger Straße 44, D-39120, Magdeburg, Germany.
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Fan X, Zhu W, Qiu L, Zhang G, Zhang Y, Miao Y. Elongase of very long chain fatty acids 6 (ELOVL6) promotes lipid synthesis in buffalo mammary epithelial cells. J Anim Physiol Anim Nutr (Berl) 2021; 106:1-11. [PMID: 33742447 DOI: 10.1111/jpn.13536] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/19/2020] [Revised: 01/23/2021] [Accepted: 03/01/2021] [Indexed: 01/30/2023]
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Recent studies have shown elongase of very-long-chain fatty acids 6 (ELOVL6) is a vital protein for endogenous synthesis of saturated and monounsaturated long-chain fatty acids in some mammals. Nevertheless, its role in lipid synthesis in buffalo mammary gland is still unclear. In this work, the full-length coding sequence (CDS) of ELOVL6 was cloned and identified from buffalo mammary gland. As a result, the CDS of this gene is 795 bp, which encodes a polypeptide of 264 amino acid residues. The buffalo ELOVL6 contains an ELO domain which belongs to the ELO superfamily. Among the 10 tissues of buffalo in peak lactation detected by RT-qPCR, the expression level of ELOVL6 was the highest in the brain, followed by the spleen, and then decreased in the mammary gland, muscle, kidney, heart, liver, rumen, intestine and lung. However, only the expression in the brain and spleen was statistically different from that in other tissues (p < 0.05). Compared with that of the dry-off period, the mRNA abundance of ELOVL6 in the mammary gland was significantly increased in peak lactation. The experiments based on lentivirus transfection in buffalo mammary epithelial cells (BuMECs) displayed that the overexpression of ELOVL6 markedly promoted the expression of INSIG1, INSIG2, SREBP, PPARG, FASN, GPAM, DGAT2 and APGAT6 genes, and the knockdown of ELOVL6 significantly decreased the mRNA abundance of INSIG2, SREBP, FASN, SCD, GPAM, APGAT6 and TIP47 genes. In addition, the increase or decrease of ELOVL6 expression level also caused the corresponding change of total triglyceride content in the BuMECs. The results here suggest that the ELOVL6 can catalyse the synthesis of long-chain fatty acids in the BuMECs, and it can indirectly affect the expression of genes related to milk fat synthesis through its catalytic products to promote the lipid biosynthesis of BuMECs.
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- Xinyang Fan
- Faculty of Animal Science and Technology, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, China
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- Faculty of Animal Science and Technology, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, China.,College of Veterinary Medicine, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, China
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- Faculty of Animal Science and Technology, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, China
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- Faculty of Animal Science and Technology, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, China
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- Faculty of Animal Science and Technology, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, China.,Teaching Demonstration Center of the Basic Experiments of Agricultural Majors, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, China
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- Faculty of Animal Science and Technology, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, China
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He Q, Luo J, Wu J, Li Z, Yao W, Zang S, Niu H. ELOVL6 promoter binding sites directly targeted by sterol regulatory element binding protein 1 in fatty acid synthesis of goat mammary epithelial cells. J Dairy Sci 2021; 104:6253-6266. [PMID: 33685712 DOI: 10.3168/jds.2020-19292] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/15/2020] [Accepted: 01/07/2021] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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The elongation of long-chain fatty acid family member 6 (ELOVL6) gene plays an important role in the synthesis of long-chain saturated and monounsaturated fatty acids. Although some studies have revealed that ELOVL6 is the target of sterol regulatory element binding protein 1 (SREBP1; gene name SREBF1) in rodents, the mechanism underlying ELOVL6 regulation during lactation in dairy goats remains unknown. The present study aimed to investigate the transcriptional regulation mechanism of ELOVL6 in goat mammary epithelial cells (GMEC). We used PCR to clone and sequenced a 2,370 bp fragment of the ELOVL6 5' flanking region from goat genomic DNA. Deletion analysis revealed a core promoter region located -105 to -40 bp upstream of the transcriptional start site. Mutant sterol regulatory elements (SRE) 1 and 3 significantly reduced the ELOVL6 promoter activities in GMEC. Both SRE1 and SRE3 binding sites were required for the basal transcriptional activity of ELOVL6. Luciferase reporter assays showed that SREBF1 knockdown decreased ELOVL6 promoter activities in GMEC. Furthermore, SRE1 and SRE3 sites were simultaneously mutated completely abolished the stimulatory effect of SREBF1 and the repressive effect of linoleic acid on ELOVL6 gene promoter activities. Furthermore, chromatin immunoprecipitation assays confirmed that SREBP1 directly bound to SRE sites in the ELOVL6 promoter. In conclusion, these results indicate that SREBP1 regulates ELOVL6 transcription via the SRE elements located in the ELOVL6 promoter in goat mammary gland.
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- Qiuya He
- Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Molecular Biology for Agriculture, College of Animal Science and Technology, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi 712100, PR China
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- Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Molecular Biology for Agriculture, College of Animal Science and Technology, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi 712100, PR China.
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- Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Molecular Biology for Agriculture, College of Animal Science and Technology, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi 712100, PR China
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- Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Molecular Biology for Agriculture, College of Animal Science and Technology, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi 712100, PR China
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- Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Molecular Biology for Agriculture, College of Animal Science and Technology, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi 712100, PR China
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- Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Molecular Biology for Agriculture, College of Animal Science and Technology, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi 712100, PR China
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- Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Molecular Biology for Agriculture, College of Animal Science and Technology, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi 712100, PR China
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Al-Mrabeh A. β-Cell Dysfunction, Hepatic Lipid Metabolism, and Cardiovascular Health in Type 2 Diabetes: New Directions of Research and Novel Therapeutic Strategies. Biomedicines 2021; 9:226. [PMID: 33672162 PMCID: PMC7927138 DOI: 10.3390/biomedicines9020226] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/31/2020] [Revised: 02/09/2021] [Accepted: 02/17/2021] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Cardiovascular disease (CVD) remains a major problem for people with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), and dyslipidemia is one of the main drivers for both metabolic diseases. In this review, the major pathophysiological and molecular mechanisms of β-cell dysfunction and recovery in T2DM are discussed in the context of abnormal hepatic lipid metabolism and cardiovascular health. (i) In normal health, continuous exposure of the pancreas to nutrient stimulus increases the demand on β-cells. In the long term, this will not only stress β-cells and decrease their insulin secretory capacity, but also will blunt the cellular response to insulin. (ii) At the pre-diabetes stage, β-cells compensate for insulin resistance through hypersecretion of insulin. This increases the metabolic burden on the stressed β-cells and changes hepatic lipoprotein metabolism and adipose tissue function. (iii) If this lipotoxic hyperinsulinemic environment is not removed, β-cells start to lose function, and CVD risk rises due to lower lipoprotein clearance. (iv) Once developed, T2DM can be reversed by weight loss, a process described recently as remission. However, the precise mechanism(s) by which calorie restriction causes normalization of lipoprotein metabolism and restores β-cell function are not fully established. Understanding the pathophysiological and molecular basis of β-cell failure and recovery during remission is critical to reduce β-cell burden and loss of function. The aim of this review is to highlight the link between lipoprotein export and lipid-driven β-cell dysfunction in T2DM and how this is related to cardiovascular health. A second aim is to understand the mechanisms of β-cell recovery after weight loss, and to explore new areas of research for developing more targeted future therapies to prevent T2DM and the associated CVD events.
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- Ahmad Al-Mrabeh
- Faculty of Medical Sciences, Translational and Clinical Research Institute, Magnetic Resonance Centre, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne NE2 4HH, UK
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Igal RA, Sinner DI. Stearoyl-CoA desaturase 5 (SCD5), a Δ-9 fatty acyl desaturase in search of a function. Biochim Biophys Acta Mol Cell Biol Lipids 2020; 1866:158840. [PMID: 33049404 DOI: 10.1016/j.bbalip.2020.158840] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/19/2020] [Revised: 09/26/2020] [Accepted: 10/07/2020] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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A large body of research has demonstrated that human stearoyl-CoA desaturase 1 (SCD1), a universally expressed fatty acid Δ9-desaturase that converts saturated fatty acids (SFA) into monounsaturated fatty acids (MUFA), is a central regulator of metabolic and signaling pathways involved in cell proliferation, differentiation, and survival. Unlike SCD1, stearoyl-CoA desaturase 5 (SCD5), a second SCD isoform found in a variety of vertebrates, including humans, has received considerably less attention but new information on the catalytic properties, regulation and biological functions of this enzyme has begun to emerge. This review will examine the new evidence that supports key metabolic and biological roles for SCD5, as well as the potential implication of this desaturase in the mechanisms of human diseases.
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- R Ariel Igal
- Institute of Human Nutrition and Department of Pediatrics, Columbia University Irving Medical Center, 630 West 168th Street, PH 1501 East, New York City, NY 10032, United States of America.
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- Neonatology and Pulmonary Biology, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Lab: R4447, Office: R4445, MLC 7009, 3333 Burnet Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45229, United States of America.
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Dobosz AM, Janikiewicz J, Borkowska AM, Dziewulska A, Lipiec E, Dobrzyn P, Kwiatek WM, Dobrzyn A. Stearoyl-CoA Desaturase 1 Activity Determines the Maintenance of DNMT1-Mediated DNA Methylation Patterns in Pancreatic β-Cells. Int J Mol Sci 2020; 21:ijms21186844. [PMID: 32961871 PMCID: PMC7555428 DOI: 10.3390/ijms21186844] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/17/2020] [Revised: 09/11/2020] [Accepted: 09/16/2020] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Metabolic stress, such as lipotoxicity, affects the DNA methylation profile in pancreatic β-cells and thus contributes to β-cell failure and the progression of type 2 diabetes (T2D). Stearoyl-CoA desaturase 1 (SCD1) is a rate-limiting enzyme that is involved in monounsaturated fatty acid synthesis, which protects pancreatic β-cells against lipotoxicity. The present study found that SCD1 is also required for the establishment and maintenance of DNA methylation patterns in β-cells. We showed that SCD1 inhibition/deficiency caused DNA hypomethylation and changed the methyl group distribution within chromosomes in β-cells. Lower levels of DNA methylation in SCD1-deficient β-cells were followed by lower levels of DNA methyltransferase 1 (DNMT1). We also found that the downregulation of SCD1 in pancreatic β-cells led to the activation of adenosine monophosphate-activated protein kinase (AMPK) and an increase in the activity of the NAD-dependent deacetylase sirtuin-1 (SIRT1). Furthermore, the physical association between DNMT1 and SIRT1 stimulated the deacetylation of DNMT1 under conditions of SCD1 inhibition/downregulation, suggesting a mechanism by which SCD1 exerts control over DNMT1. We also found that SCD1-deficient β-cells that were treated with compound c, an inhibitor of AMPK, were characterized by higher levels of both global DNA methylation and DNMT1 protein expression compared with untreated cells. Therefore, we found that activation of the AMPK/SIRT1 signaling pathway mediates the effect of SCD1 inhibition/deficiency on DNA methylation status in pancreatic β-cells. Altogether, these findings suggest that SCD1 is a gatekeeper that protects β-cells against the lipid-derived loss of DNA methylation and provide mechanistic insights into the mechanism by which SCD1 regulates DNA methylation patterns in β-cells and T2D-relevant tissues.
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- Aneta M. Dobosz
- Laboratory of Cell Signaling and Metabolic Disorders, Nencki Institute of Experimental Biology, Polish Academy of Sciences, 02-093 Warsaw, Poland; (A.M.D.); (J.J.); (A.D.)
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- Laboratory of Cell Signaling and Metabolic Disorders, Nencki Institute of Experimental Biology, Polish Academy of Sciences, 02-093 Warsaw, Poland; (A.M.D.); (J.J.); (A.D.)
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- Division of Interdisciplinary Research, Institute of Nuclear Physics, Polish Academy of Sciences, 31-342 Krakow, Poland; (A.M.B.); (E.L.); (W.M.K.)
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- Laboratory of Cell Signaling and Metabolic Disorders, Nencki Institute of Experimental Biology, Polish Academy of Sciences, 02-093 Warsaw, Poland; (A.M.D.); (J.J.); (A.D.)
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- Division of Interdisciplinary Research, Institute of Nuclear Physics, Polish Academy of Sciences, 31-342 Krakow, Poland; (A.M.B.); (E.L.); (W.M.K.)
- Faculty of Physics, Astronomy and Applied Computer Science, Jagiellonian University, 30-348 Krakow, Poland
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- Laboratory of Molecular Medical Biochemistry, Nencki Institute of Experimental Biology, Polish Academy of Sciences, 02-093 Warsaw, Poland;
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- Division of Interdisciplinary Research, Institute of Nuclear Physics, Polish Academy of Sciences, 31-342 Krakow, Poland; (A.M.B.); (E.L.); (W.M.K.)
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- Laboratory of Cell Signaling and Metabolic Disorders, Nencki Institute of Experimental Biology, Polish Academy of Sciences, 02-093 Warsaw, Poland; (A.M.D.); (J.J.); (A.D.)
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Truong NTT, Lydic TA, Bazil JN, Suryadevara A, Olson LK. Regulation of lipid metabolism in pancreatic beta cells by interferon gamma: A link to anti-viral function. Cytokine 2020; 133:155147. [PMID: 32492632 DOI: 10.1016/j.cyto.2020.155147] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/13/2020] [Revised: 05/01/2020] [Accepted: 05/25/2020] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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Interferons (IFN) have been shown to alter lipid metabolism in immune and some non-hematopoietic cells and this affects host cell response to pathogens. In type 1 diabetes, IFNγ acts as a proinflammatory cytokine that, along with other cytokines, is released during pancreatic beta cell autoinflammation and contributes to immune response and beta cell dysfunction. The hypothesis tested herein is that IFN modifies beta cell lipid metabolism and this is associated with enhanced anti-viral response and beta cell stress. Treatment of INS-1 cells with IFNγ for 6 to 24 h led to a dynamic change in TAG and lipid droplet (LD) levels, with a decrease at 6 h and an increase at 24 h. The later accumulation of TAG was associated with increased de novo lipogenesis (DNL), and impaired mitochondrial fatty acid oxidation (FAO). Gene expression results suggested that IFNγ regulates lipolytic, lipogenic, LD and FAO genes in a temporal manner. The changes in lipid gene expression are dependent on the classical Janus kinase (JAK) pathway. Pretreatment with IFNγ robustly enhanced anti-viral gene expression induced by the viral mimetic polyinosinic: polycytidylic acid (PIC), and this potentiating effect of IFNγ was markedly attenuated by inhibitors of DNL. The IFNγ-induced accumulation of lipid, however, was insufficient to cause endoplasmic reticulum (ER) stress. These studies demonstrated a non-canonical effect of IFNγ in regulation of pancreatic beta cell lipid metabolism that is intimately linked with host cell defense and might alter cellular function early in the progression to type 1 diabetes.
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- Nguyen T T Truong
- Department of Physiology, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI, United States
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- Department of Physiology, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI, United States; Mass Spectrometry Core (MMD-CMSC), Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI, United States
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- Department of Physiology, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI, United States
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- Department of Physiology, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI, United States
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- Department of Physiology, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI, United States.
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Prentki M, Peyot ML, Masiello P, Madiraju SRM. Nutrient-Induced Metabolic Stress, Adaptation, Detoxification, and Toxicity in the Pancreatic β-Cell. Diabetes 2020; 69:279-290. [PMID: 32079704 DOI: 10.2337/dbi19-0014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 83] [Impact Index Per Article: 20.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/30/2019] [Accepted: 12/20/2019] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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Paraphrasing the Swiss physician and father of toxicology Paracelsus (1493-1541) on chemical agents used as therapeutics, "the dose makes the poison," it is now realized that this aptly applies to the calorigenic nutrients. The case here is the pancreatic islet β-cell presented with excessive levels of nutrients such as glucose, lipids, and amino acids. The short-term effects these nutrients exert on the β-cell are enhanced insulin biosynthesis and secretion and changes in glucose sensitivity. However, chronic fuel surfeit triggers additional compensatory and adaptive mechanisms by β-cells to cope with the increased insulin demand or to protect itself. When these mechanisms fail, toxicity due to the nutrient surplus ensues, leading to β-cell dysfunction, dedifferentiation, and apoptosis. The terms glucotoxicity, lipotoxicity, and glucolipotoxicity have been widely used, but there is some confusion as to what they mean precisely and which is most appropriate for a given situation. Here we address the gluco-, lipo-, and glucolipo-toxicities in β-cells by assessing the evidence both for and against each of them. We also discuss potential mechanisms and defend the view that many of the identified "toxic" effects of nutrient excess, which may also include amino acids, are in fact beneficial adaptive processes. In addition, candidate fuel-excess detoxification pathways are evaluated. Finally, we propose that a more general term should be used for the in vivo situation of overweight-associated type 2 diabetes reflecting both the adaptive and toxic processes to mixed calorigenic nutrients excess: "nutrient-induced metabolic stress" or, in brief, "nutri-stress."
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- Marc Prentki
- Departments of Nutrition and Biochemistry and Molecular Medicine, University of Montreal, and Montreal Diabetes Research Center, Centre de Recherche du Centre Hospitalier de l'Université de Montréal (CRCHUM), Montréal, Quebec, Canada
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- Departments of Nutrition and Biochemistry and Molecular Medicine, University of Montreal, and Montreal Diabetes Research Center, Centre de Recherche du Centre Hospitalier de l'Université de Montréal (CRCHUM), Montréal, Quebec, Canada
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- Department of Translational Research and New Technologies in Medicine and Surgery, University of Pisa, Pisa, Italy
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- Departments of Nutrition and Biochemistry and Molecular Medicine, University of Montreal, and Montreal Diabetes Research Center, Centre de Recherche du Centre Hospitalier de l'Université de Montréal (CRCHUM), Montréal, Quebec, Canada
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Liu CH, Hsu HJ, Tseng TL, Lin TJ, Weng WH, Chen MF, Lee TJF. COMT-Catalyzed Palmitic Acid Methyl Ester Biosynthesis in Perivascular Adipose Tissue and its Potential Role Against Hypertension. J Pharmacol Exp Ther 2020; 373:175-183. [DOI: 10.1124/jpet.119.263517] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/31/2019] [Accepted: 02/10/2020] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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Oshima M, Pechberty S, Bellini L, Göpel SO, Campana M, Rouch C, Dairou J, Cosentino C, Fantuzzi F, Toivonen S, Marchetti P, Magnan C, Cnop M, Le Stunff H, Scharfmann R. Stearoyl CoA desaturase is a gatekeeper that protects human beta cells against lipotoxicity and maintains their identity. Diabetologia 2020; 63:395-409. [PMID: 31796987 PMCID: PMC6946759 DOI: 10.1007/s00125-019-05046-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/21/2019] [Accepted: 10/14/2019] [Indexed: 01/02/2023]
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AIMS/HYPOTHESIS During the onset of type 2 diabetes, excessive dietary intake of saturated NEFA and fructose lead to impaired insulin production and secretion by insulin-producing pancreatic beta cells. The majority of data on the deleterious effects of lipids on functional beta cell mass were obtained either in vivo in rodent models or in vitro using rodent islets and beta cell lines. Translating data from rodent to human beta cells remains challenging. Here, we used the human beta cell line EndoC-βH1 and analysed its sensitivity to a lipotoxic and glucolipotoxic (high palmitate with or without high glucose) insult, as a way to model human beta cells in a type 2 diabetes environment. METHODS EndoC-βH1 cells were exposed to palmitate after knockdown of genes related to saturated NEFA metabolism. We analysed whether and how palmitate induces apoptosis, stress and inflammation and modulates beta cell identity. RESULTS EndoC-βH1 cells were insensitive to the deleterious effects of saturated NEFA (palmitate and stearate) unless stearoyl CoA desaturase (SCD) was silenced. SCD was abundantly expressed in EndoC-βH1 cells, as well as in human islets and human induced pluripotent stem cell-derived beta cells. SCD silencing induced markers of inflammation and endoplasmic reticulum stress and also IAPP mRNA. Treatment with the SCD products oleate or palmitoleate reversed inflammation and endoplasmic reticulum stress. Upon SCD knockdown, palmitate induced expression of dedifferentiation markers such as SOX9, MYC and HES1. Interestingly, SCD knockdown by itself disrupted beta cell identity with a decrease in mature beta cell markers INS, MAFA and SLC30A8 and decreased insulin content and glucose-stimulated insulin secretion. CONCLUSIONS/INTERPRETATION The present study delineates an important role for SCD in the protection against lipotoxicity and in the maintenance of human beta cell identity. DATA AVAILABILITY Microarray data and all experimental details that support the findings of this study have been deposited in in the GEO database with the GSE130208 accession code.
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- Masaya Oshima
- Université Paris Descartes, Institut Cochin, Inserm U1016, 123 bd du Port-Royal, 75014, Paris, France
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- Université Paris Descartes, Institut Cochin, Inserm U1016, 123 bd du Port-Royal, 75014, Paris, France
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- Unité Biologie Fonctionnelle et Adaptative, CNRS UMR 8251, Paris, France
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- Bioscience Metabolism, Research and Early Development Cardiovascular Renal and Metabolism, BioPharmaceuticals R&D, AstraZeneca, Gothenburg, Sweden
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- Unité Biologie Fonctionnelle et Adaptative, CNRS UMR 8251, Paris, France
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- Unité Biologie Fonctionnelle et Adaptative, CNRS UMR 8251, Paris, France
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- Université Paris Descartes CNRS UMR 8601, Paris, France
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- ULB Center for Diabetes Research, Université Libre de Bruxelles, Brussels, Belgium
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- ULB Center for Diabetes Research, Université Libre de Bruxelles, Brussels, Belgium
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- ULB Center for Diabetes Research, Université Libre de Bruxelles, Brussels, Belgium
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- University of Pisa, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, Pisa, Italy
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- Unité Biologie Fonctionnelle et Adaptative, CNRS UMR 8251, Paris, France
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- ULB Center for Diabetes Research, Université Libre de Bruxelles, Brussels, Belgium
- Division of Endocrinology, ULB Erasmus Hospital, Université Libre de Bruxelles, Brussels, Belgium
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- Unité Biologie Fonctionnelle et Adaptative, CNRS UMR 8251, Paris, France
- Université Paris-Sud, CNRS UMR 9197, Institut des Neurosciences Paris-Saclay (Neuro-PSI) - CNRS UMR 9197, Orsay, France
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- Université Paris Descartes, Institut Cochin, Inserm U1016, 123 bd du Port-Royal, 75014, Paris, France.
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Esch N, Jo S, Moore M, Alejandro EU. Nutrient Sensor mTOR and OGT: Orchestrators of Organelle Homeostasis in Pancreatic β-Cells. J Diabetes Res 2020; 2020:8872639. [PMID: 33457426 PMCID: PMC7787834 DOI: 10.1155/2020/8872639] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/11/2020] [Revised: 11/06/2020] [Accepted: 11/24/2020] [Indexed: 02/08/2023] Open
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The purpose of this review is to integrate the role of nutrient-sensing pathways into β-cell organelle dysfunction prompted by nutrient excess during type 2 diabetes (T2D). T2D encompasses chronic hyperglycemia, hyperlipidemia, and inflammation, which each contribute to β-cell failure. These factors can disrupt the function of critical β-cell organelles, namely, the ER, mitochondria, lysosomes, and autophagosomes. Dysfunctional organelles cause defects in insulin synthesis and secretion and activate apoptotic pathways if homeostasis is not restored. In this review, we will focus on mTORC1 and OGT, two major anabolic nutrient sensors with important roles in β-cell physiology. Though acute stimulation of these sensors frequently improves β-cell function and promotes adaptation to cell stress, chronic and sustained activity disturbs organelle homeostasis. mTORC1 and OGT regulate organelle function by influencing the expression and activities of key proteins, enzymes, and transcription factors, as well as by modulating autophagy to influence clearance of defective organelles. In addition, mTORC1 and OGT activity influence islet inflammation during T2D, which can further disrupt organelle and β-cell function. Therapies for T2D that fine-tune the activity of these nutrient sensors have yet to be developed, but the important role of mTORC1 and OGT in organelle homeostasis makes them promising targets to improve β-cell function and survival.
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- Nicholas Esch
- Department of Integrative Biology & Physiology, University of Minnesota Medical School, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
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- Department of Integrative Biology & Physiology, University of Minnesota Medical School, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
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- Department of Integrative Biology & Physiology, University of Minnesota Medical School, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
- Department of Surgery, University of Minnesota Medical School, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
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- Department of Integrative Biology & Physiology, University of Minnesota Medical School, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
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van der Mijn JC, Fu L, Khani F, Zhang T, Molina AM, Barbieri CE, Chen Q, Gross SS, Gudas LJ, Nanus DM. Combined Metabolomics and Genome-Wide Transcriptomics Analyses Show Multiple HIF1α-Induced Changes in Lipid Metabolism in Early Stage Clear Cell Renal Cell Carcinoma. Transl Oncol 2019; 13:177-185. [PMID: 31865180 PMCID: PMC6931219 DOI: 10.1016/j.tranon.2019.10.015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/09/2019] [Revised: 10/28/2019] [Accepted: 10/29/2019] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
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The accumulation of lipids is a hallmark of human clear cell renal cell carcinoma (ccRCC). Advanced ccRCC tumors frequently show increased lipid biosynthesis, but the regulation of lipid metabolism in early stage ccRCC tumors has not been studied. Here, we performed combined transcriptomics and metabolomics on a previously characterized transgenic mouse model (TRAnsgenic Cancer of the Kidney, TRACK) of early stage ccRCC. We found that in TRACK kidneys, HIF1α activation increases transcripts of lipid receptors (Cd36, ACVRL1), lipid storage genes (Hilpda and Fabp7), and intracellular levels of essential fatty acids, including linoleic acid and linolenic acid. Feeding the TRACK mice a high-fat diet enhances lipid accumulation in the kidneys. These results show that HIF1α increases the uptake and storage of dietary lipids in this early stage ccRCC model. By then analyzing early stage human ccRCC specimens, we found similar increases in CD36 transcripts and increases in linoleic and linolenic acid relative to normal kidney samples. CD36 mRNA levels decreased, while FASN transcript levels increased with increasing ccRCC tumor stage. These results suggest that an increase in the lipid biosynthesis pathway in advanced ccRCC tumors may compensate for a decreased capacity of these advanced ccRCCs to scavenge extracellular lipids.
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- Johannes C van der Mijn
- Department of Pharmacology, Weill Cornell Medicine, New York, NY, USA; Department of Medical Oncology, Amsterdam University Medical Center, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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- Department of Pharmacology, Weill Cornell Medicine, New York, NY, USA
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- Department of Pathology, Weill Cornell Medicine, New York, NY, USA; Department of Urology, Weill Cornell Medicine, New York, NY, USA
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- Genomics Resources Core, Weill Cornell Medicine, New York, NY, USA
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- Division of Hematology/Oncology, Department of Medicine, Weill Cornell Medicine, New York, NY, USA
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- Department of Pharmacology, Weill Cornell Medicine, New York, NY, USA
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- Department of Pharmacology, Weill Cornell Medicine, New York, NY, USA
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- Department of Pharmacology, Weill Cornell Medicine, New York, NY, USA
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- Division of Hematology/Oncology, Department of Medicine, Weill Cornell Medicine, New York, NY, USA.
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Shaping of Innate Immune Response by Fatty Acid Metabolite Palmitate. Cells 2019; 8:cells8121633. [PMID: 31847240 PMCID: PMC6952933 DOI: 10.3390/cells8121633] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/14/2019] [Revised: 12/07/2019] [Accepted: 12/12/2019] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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Innate immune cells monitor invading pathogens and pose the first-line inflammatory response to coordinate with adaptive immunity for infection removal. Innate immunity also plays pivotal roles in injury-induced tissue remodeling and the maintenance of tissue homeostasis in physiological and pathological conditions. Lipid metabolites are emerging as the key players in the regulation of innate immune responses, and recent work has highlighted the importance of the lipid metabolite palmitate as an essential component in this regulation. Palmitate modulates innate immunity not only by regulating the activation of pattern recognition receptors in local innate immune cells, but also via coordinating immunological activity in inflammatory tissues. Moreover, protein palmitoylation controls various cellular physiological processes. Herein, we review the updated evidence that palmitate catabolism contributes to innate immune cell-mediated inflammatory processes that result in immunometabolic disorders.
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Wang L, Li M, Bu Q, Li H, Xu W, Liu C, Gu H, Zhang J, Wan X, Zhao Y, Cen X. Chronic alcohol causes alteration of lipidome profiling in brain. Toxicol Lett 2019; 313:19-29. [DOI: 10.1016/j.toxlet.2019.05.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/02/2019] [Revised: 05/06/2019] [Accepted: 05/09/2019] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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Zámbó V, Simon-Szabó L, Sarnyai F, Mátyási J, Gór-Nagy Z, Somogyi A, Szelényi P, Kereszturi É, Tóth B, Csala M. Investigation of the putative rate-limiting role of electron transfer in fatty acid desaturation using transfected HEK293T cells. FEBS Lett 2019; 594:530-539. [PMID: 31557308 DOI: 10.1002/1873-3468.13622] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/05/2019] [Revised: 09/10/2019] [Accepted: 09/21/2019] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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Elevated fatty acid (FA) levels contribute to severe metabolic diseases. Unbalanced oversupply of saturated FAs is particularly damaging, which renders stearoyl-CoA desaturase (SCD1) activity an important factor of resistance. A SCD1-related oxidoreductase protects cells against palmitate toxicity, so we aimed to test whether desaturase activity is limited by SCD1 itself or by the associated electron supply. Unsaturated/saturated FA ratio was markedly elevated by SCD1 overexpression while it remained unaffected by the overexpression of SCD1-related electron transfer proteins in HEK293T cells. Electron supply was not rate-limiting either in palmitate-treated cells or in cells with enhanced SCD1 expression. Our findings indicate the rate-limiting role of SCD1 itself, and that FA desaturation cannot be facilitated by reinforcing the electron supply of the enzyme.
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- Veronika Zámbó
- Department of Medical Chemistry, Molecular Biology and Pathobiochemistry, Semmelweis University, Budapest, Hungary
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- Pathobiochemistry Research Group, Hungarian Academy of Sciences, Semmelweis University (MTA-SE), Budapest, Hungary
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- Department of Medical Chemistry, Molecular Biology and Pathobiochemistry, Semmelweis University, Budapest, Hungary
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- Department of Inorganic and Analytical Chemistry, Budapest University of Technology and Economics, Hungary
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- Department of Medical Chemistry, Molecular Biology and Pathobiochemistry, Semmelweis University, Budapest, Hungary
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- Department of Medical Chemistry, Molecular Biology and Pathobiochemistry, Semmelweis University, Budapest, Hungary
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- Department of Medical Chemistry, Molecular Biology and Pathobiochemistry, Semmelweis University, Budapest, Hungary
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- Department of Inorganic and Analytical Chemistry, Budapest University of Technology and Economics, Hungary
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- Department of Medical Chemistry, Molecular Biology and Pathobiochemistry, Semmelweis University, Budapest, Hungary
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Oleic acid increases the transcriptional activity of FoxO1 by promoting its nuclear translocation and β-catenin binding in pancreatic β-cells. Biochim Biophys Acta Mol Basis Dis 2019; 1865:2753-2764. [PMID: 31255704 DOI: 10.1016/j.bbadis.2019.06.018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/25/2019] [Revised: 05/31/2019] [Accepted: 06/25/2019] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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In the setting of metabolic overload, chronic elevations of free fatty acids in blood and tissues are associated with pancreatic β-cell lipotoxicity and failure. Ultimately, obesity combined with insulin resistance increases the dysfunctional demand of β-cells and contributes to the development of type 2 diabetes. Forkhead box O1 (FoxO1) is a potent transcriptional regulator of pancreatic β-cell function and tolerance to lipid stress. The present study examined the effects of stearoyl-CoA desaturase 1 (SCD1)-metabolized precursors and products, notably oleic acid, on the compensatory capacity of β-cells and their relationship with regulation of the FoxO1 and Wnt pathways. The trioleate-induced compromise of insulin sensitivity blunted the compensatory response of pancreatic β-cells in primary rat islets. These events were associated with increases in the nuclear accumulation and transcriptional activity of FoxO1. Such effects were also observed in INS-1E cells that were subjected to oleate treatment. The overexpression of human SCD1 that was accompanied by endogenously generated oleic acid also led to an increase in the nuclear abundance of FoxO1. The mechanism of the oleate-mediated subcellular localization of FoxO1 was independent of the fatty acid receptor GPR40. Instead, the mechanism involved diversion of the active β-catenin pool from an interaction with transcription factor 7-like 2 toward FoxO1-mediated transcription in β-cells. Our findings identify a unique role for oleic acid in the compensatory response of pancreatic β-cells and emphasize the importance of FoxO1 in β-cell failure in obesity-induced insulin resistance.
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Piccolis M, Bond LM, Kampmann M, Pulimeno P, Chitraju C, Jayson CBK, Vaites LP, Boland S, Lai ZW, Gabriel KR, Elliott SD, Paulo JA, Harper JW, Weissman JS, Walther TC, Farese RV. Probing the Global Cellular Responses to Lipotoxicity Caused by Saturated Fatty Acids. Mol Cell 2019; 74:32-44.e8. [PMID: 30846318 PMCID: PMC7696670 DOI: 10.1016/j.molcel.2019.01.036] [Citation(s) in RCA: 137] [Impact Index Per Article: 27.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/06/2018] [Revised: 12/12/2018] [Accepted: 01/25/2019] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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Excessive levels of saturated fatty acids are toxic to cells, although the basis for this lipotoxicity remains incompletely understood. Here, we analyzed the transcriptome, lipidome, and genetic interactions of human leukemia cells exposed to palmitate. Palmitate treatment increased saturated glycerolipids, accompanied by a transcriptional stress response, including upregulation of the endoplasmic reticulum (ER) stress response. A comprehensive genome-wide short hairpin RNA (shRNA) screen identified >350 genes modulating lipotoxicity. Among previously unknown genetic modifiers of lipotoxicity, depletion of RNF213, a putative ubiquitin ligase mutated in Moyamoya vascular disease, protected cells from lipotoxicity. On a broader level, integration of our comprehensive datasets revealed that changes in di-saturated glycerolipids, but not other lipid classes, are central to lipotoxicity in this model. Consistent with this, inhibition of ER-localized glycerol-3-phosphate acyltransferase activity protected from all aspects of lipotoxicity. Identification of genes modulating the response to saturated fatty acids may reveal novel therapeutic strategies for treating metabolic diseases linked to lipotoxicity.
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- Manuele Piccolis
- Department of Genetics and Complex Diseases, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, Boston, MA 02115, USA; Department of Cell Biology, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA 02115, USA
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- Department of Genetics and Complex Diseases, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, Boston, MA 02115, USA; Department of Cell Biology, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA 02115, USA
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- Department of Cellular and Molecular Pharmacology, California Institute for Quantitative Biomedical Research and Howard Hughes Medical Institute, San Francisco, CA 94158, USA
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- Department of Genetics and Complex Diseases, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, Boston, MA 02115, USA; Department of Cell Biology, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA 02115, USA
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- Department of Genetics and Complex Diseases, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, Boston, MA 02115, USA; Department of Cell Biology, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA 02115, USA
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- Department of Genetics and Complex Diseases, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, Boston, MA 02115, USA; Department of Cell Biology, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA 02115, USA
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- Department of Cell Biology, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA 02115, USA
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- Department of Genetics and Complex Diseases, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, Boston, MA 02115, USA; Department of Cell Biology, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA 02115, USA
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- Department of Genetics and Complex Diseases, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, Boston, MA 02115, USA; Department of Cell Biology, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA 02115, USA
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- Department of Genetics and Complex Diseases, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, Boston, MA 02115, USA; Department of Cell Biology, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA 02115, USA; Howard Hughes Medical Institute, Boston, MA 02115, USA
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- Department of Genetics and Complex Diseases, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, Boston, MA 02115, USA; Department of Cell Biology, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA 02115, USA; Howard Hughes Medical Institute, Boston, MA 02115, USA
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- Department of Cell Biology, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA 02115, USA
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- Department of Cell Biology, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA 02115, USA
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- Department of Cellular and Molecular Pharmacology, California Institute for Quantitative Biomedical Research and Howard Hughes Medical Institute, San Francisco, CA 94158, USA
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- Department of Genetics and Complex Diseases, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, Boston, MA 02115, USA; Department of Cell Biology, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA 02115, USA; Broad Institute of Harvard and MIT, Cambridge, MA 02142, USA; Howard Hughes Medical Institute, Boston, MA 02115, USA.
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- Department of Genetics and Complex Diseases, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, Boston, MA 02115, USA; Department of Cell Biology, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA 02115, USA; Broad Institute of Harvard and MIT, Cambridge, MA 02142, USA.
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Therapeutic potential of pancreatic PAX4-regulated pathways in treating diabetes mellitus. Curr Opin Pharmacol 2018; 43:1-10. [DOI: 10.1016/j.coph.2018.07.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/07/2018] [Revised: 06/22/2018] [Accepted: 07/04/2018] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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Baldspot/ELOVL6 is a conserved modifier of disease and the ER stress response. PLoS Genet 2018; 14:e1007557. [PMID: 30081392 PMCID: PMC6078684 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pgen.1007557] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/13/2018] [Accepted: 07/12/2018] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Endoplasmic reticulum (ER) stress is an important modifier of human disease. Genetic variation in response genes is linked to inter-individual differences in the ER stress response. However, the mechanisms and pathways by which genetic modifiers are acting on the ER stress response remain unclear. In this study, we characterize the role of the long chain fatty acid elongase Baldspot (ELOVL6) in modifying the ER stress response and disease. We demonstrate that loss of Baldspot rescues degeneration and reduces IRE1 and PERK signaling and cell death in a Drosophila model of retinitis pigmentosa and ER stress (Rh1G69D). Dietary supplementation of stearate bypasses the need for Baldspot activity. Finally, we demonstrate that Baldspot regulates the ER stress response across different tissues and induction methods. Our findings suggest that ELOVL6 is a promising target in the treatment of not only retinitis pigmentosa, but a number of different ER stress-related disorders. Differences in genetic background drives disease variability, even among individuals with identical, causative mutations. Identifying and understanding how genetic variation impacts disease expression could improve diagnosis and treatment of patients. Previous work has linked the endoplasmic reticulum (ER) stress response pathway to disease variability. When misfolded proteins accumulate in the ER, the ER stress response returns the cell to its normal state. Chronic ER stress leads to massive amounts of cell death and tissue degeneration. Limiting tissue loss by regulating the ER stress response has been a major focus of therapeutic development. In this study, we characterize a novel regulator of the ER stress response, the long chain fatty acid elongase Baldspot/ELOVL6. In the absence of this enzyme, cells undergoing ER stress display reduced cell death, and degeneration in a Drosophila disease model. Feeding of excess fatty acids increases degeneration to original disease levels, linking the regulatory activity of Baldspot to its enzymatic activity. Finally, we demonstrate that Baldspot can alter the ER stress response under a variety of other ER stress conditions. Our studies demonstrate that Baldspot/ELOVL6 is a ubiquitous regulator of the ER stress response and is a good candidate therapeutic target.
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Ebersbach-Silva P, Poletto AC, David-Silva A, Seraphim PM, Anhê GF, Passarelli M, Furuya DT, Machado UF. Palmitate-induced Slc2a4/GLUT4 downregulation in L6 muscle cells: evidence of inflammatory and endoplasmic reticulum stress involvement. Lipids Health Dis 2018; 17:64. [PMID: 29609616 PMCID: PMC5879605 DOI: 10.1186/s12944-018-0714-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/06/2017] [Accepted: 03/21/2018] [Indexed: 12/22/2022] Open
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Background Obesity is strongly associated to insulin resistance, inflammation, and elevated plasma free fatty acids, but the mechanisms behind this association are not fully comprehended. Evidences suggest that endoplasmic reticulum (ER) stress may play a role in this complex pathophysiology. The aim of the present study was to investigate the involvement of inflammation and ER stress in the modulation of glucose transporter GLUT4, encoded by Slc2a4 gene, in L6 skeletal muscle cells. Methods L6 cells were acutely (2 h) and chronically (6 and 12 h) exposed to palmitate, and the expression of several proteins involved in insulin resistance, ER stress and inflammation were analyzed. Results Chronic and acute palmitate exposure significantly reduced GLUT4 protein (~ 39%, P < 0.01) and its mRNA (18%, P < 0.01) expression. Only acute palmitate treatment increased GRP78 (28%, P < 0.05), PERK (98%, P < 0.01), eIF-2A (35%, P < 0.01), IRE1a (60%, P < 0.05) and TRAF2 (23%, P < 0.05) protein content, and PERK phosphorylation (106%, P < 0.001), but did not elicit eIF-2A, IKK phosphorylation or increased XBP1 nuclear content. Additionally, acute and chronic palmitate increased NFKB p65 nuclear content (~ 30%, P < 0.05) and NFKB binding activity to Slc2a4 gene promoter (~ 45%, P < 0.05). Conclusion Different pathways are activated in acute and chronic palmitate induced-repression of Slc2a4/GLUT4 expression. This regulation involves activation of initial component of ER stress, such as the formation of a IRE1a-TRAF2-IKK complex, and converges to NFKB-induced repression of Slc2a4/GLUT4. These results link ER stress, inflammation and insulin resistance in L6 cells.
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- Patrícia Ebersbach-Silva
- Department of Physiology and Biophysics, Institute of Biomedical Sciences, University of São Paulo, Av. Prof. Lineu Prestes 1524, São Paulo, 05508-900, Brazil
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- Department of Physiology and Biophysics, Institute of Biomedical Sciences, University of São Paulo, Av. Prof. Lineu Prestes 1524, São Paulo, 05508-900, Brazil
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- Department of Physiology and Biophysics, Institute of Biomedical Sciences, University of São Paulo, Av. Prof. Lineu Prestes 1524, São Paulo, 05508-900, Brazil
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- Department of Physical Therapy, School of Science and Technology, Universidade Estadual Paulista, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Medical Sciences, State University of Campinas, Campinas, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Lípides (LIM-10), Hospital das Clinicas HCFMUSP, Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade de Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo, SP, Brazil
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- Department of Physiology and Biophysics, Institute of Biomedical Sciences, University of São Paulo, Av. Prof. Lineu Prestes 1524, São Paulo, 05508-900, Brazil
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- Department of Physiology and Biophysics, Institute of Biomedical Sciences, University of São Paulo, Av. Prof. Lineu Prestes 1524, São Paulo, 05508-900, Brazil.
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Kady NM, Liu X, Lydic TA, Syed MH, Navitskaya S, Wang Q, Hammer SS, O'Reilly S, Huang C, Seregin SS, Amalfitano A, Chiodo VA, Boye SL, Hauswirth WW, Antonetti DA, Busik JV. ELOVL4-Mediated Production of Very Long-Chain Ceramides Stabilizes Tight Junctions and Prevents Diabetes-Induced Retinal Vascular Permeability. Diabetes 2018; 67:769-781. [PMID: 29362226 PMCID: PMC5860862 DOI: 10.2337/db17-1034] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/29/2017] [Accepted: 01/08/2018] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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Tight junctions (TJs) involve close apposition of transmembrane proteins between cells. Although TJ proteins have been studied in detail, the role of lipids is largely unknown. We addressed the role of very long-chain (VLC ≥26) ceramides in TJs using diabetes-induced loss of the blood-retinal barrier as a model. VLC fatty acids that incorporate into VLC ceramides are produced by elongase elongation of very long-chain fatty acids protein 4 (ELOVL4). ELOVL4 is significantly reduced in the diabetic retina. Overexpression of ELOVL4 significantly decreased basal permeability, inhibited vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF)- and interleukin-1β-induced permeability, and prevented VEGF-induced decrease in occludin expression and border staining of TJ proteins ZO-1 and claudin-5. Intravitreal delivery of AAV2-hELOVL4 reduced diabetes-induced increase in vascular permeability. Ultrastructure and lipidomic analysis revealed that ω-linked acyl-VLC ceramides colocalize with TJ complexes. Overall, normalization of retinal ELOVL4 expression could prevent blood-retinal barrier dysregulation in diabetic retinopathy through an increase in VLC ceramides and stabilization of TJs.
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- Nermin M Kady
- Department of Physiology, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI
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- Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI
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- Department of Physiology, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI
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- Department of Physiology, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI
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- Department of Physiology, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI
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- Department of Physiology, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI
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- Department of Physiology, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI
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- Department of Physiology, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI
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- Department of Microbiology & Molecular Genetics, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI
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- Department of Microbiology & Molecular Genetics, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI
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- Ophthalmology and Molecular Genetics and Retina Gene Therapy Group, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL
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- Ophthalmology and Molecular Genetics and Retina Gene Therapy Group, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL
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- Ophthalmology and Molecular Genetics and Retina Gene Therapy Group, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL
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- Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI
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- Department of Physiology, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI
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Shibasaki Y, Horikawa M, Ikegami K, Kiuchi R, Takeda M, Hiraide T, Morita Y, Konno H, Takeuchi H, Setou M, Sakaguchi T. Stearate-to-palmitate ratio modulates endoplasmic reticulum stress and cell apoptosis in non-B non-C hepatoma cells. Cancer Sci 2018; 109:1110-1120. [PMID: 29427339 PMCID: PMC5891190 DOI: 10.1111/cas.13529] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/13/2017] [Revised: 01/25/2018] [Accepted: 02/02/2018] [Indexed: 12/29/2022] Open
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The increased prevalence of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) without viral infection, namely, NHCC, is a major public health issue worldwide. NHCC is frequently derived from non‐alcoholic fatty liver (NAFL) and non‐alcoholic steatohepatitis, which exhibit dysregulated fatty acid (FA) metabolism. This raises the possibility that NHCC evolves intracellular machineries to adapt to dysregulated FA metabolism. We herein aim to identify NHCC‐specifically altered FA and key molecules to achieve the adaptation. To analyze FA, imaging mass spectrometry (IMS) was performed on 15 HCC specimens. The composition of saturated FA (SFA) in NHCC was altered from that in typical HCC. The stearate‐to‐palmitate ratio (SPR) was significantly increased in NHCC. Associated with the SPR increase, the ELOVL6 protein level was upregulated in NHCC. The knockdown of ELOVL6 reduced SPR, and enhanced endoplasmic reticulum stress, inducing apoptosis of Huh7 and HepG2 cells. In conclusion, NHCC appears to adapt to an FA‐rich environment by modulating SPR through ELOVL6.
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- Yasushi Shibasaki
- Second Department of Surgery, Hamamatsu University School of Medicine, Hamamatsu, Shizuoka, Japan
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- Department of Cellular & Molecular Anatomy, Hamamatsu University School of Medicine, Hamamatsu, Shizuoka, Japan.,International Mass Imaging Center, Hamamatsu University School of Medicine, Hamamatsu, Shizuoka, Japan
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- Department of Cellular & Molecular Anatomy, Hamamatsu University School of Medicine, Hamamatsu, Shizuoka, Japan.,International Mass Imaging Center, Hamamatsu University School of Medicine, Hamamatsu, Shizuoka, Japan
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- Second Department of Surgery, Hamamatsu University School of Medicine, Hamamatsu, Shizuoka, Japan
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- Second Department of Surgery, Hamamatsu University School of Medicine, Hamamatsu, Shizuoka, Japan
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- Second Department of Surgery, Hamamatsu University School of Medicine, Hamamatsu, Shizuoka, Japan
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- Second Department of Surgery, Hamamatsu University School of Medicine, Hamamatsu, Shizuoka, Japan
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- Second Department of Surgery, Hamamatsu University School of Medicine, Hamamatsu, Shizuoka, Japan
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- Second Department of Surgery, Hamamatsu University School of Medicine, Hamamatsu, Shizuoka, Japan
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- Department of Cellular & Molecular Anatomy, Hamamatsu University School of Medicine, Hamamatsu, Shizuoka, Japan.,International Mass Imaging Center, Hamamatsu University School of Medicine, Hamamatsu, Shizuoka, Japan
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- Second Department of Surgery, Hamamatsu University School of Medicine, Hamamatsu, Shizuoka, Japan
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Docosahexaenoic acid antagonizes the boosting effect of palmitic acid on LPS inflammatory signaling by inhibiting gene transcription and ceramide synthesis. PLoS One 2018; 13:e0193343. [PMID: 29474492 PMCID: PMC5825094 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0193343] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/01/2017] [Accepted: 02/08/2018] [Indexed: 12/21/2022] Open
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It is well known that saturated fatty acids (SFAs) and unsaturated fatty acid, in particular omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (n-3 PUFAs), have different effects on inflammatory signaling: SFAs are pro-inflammatory but n-3 PUFAs have strong anti-inflammatory properties. We have reported that palmitic acid (PA), a saturated fatty acid, robustly amplifies lipopolysaccharide (LPS) signaling to upregulate proinflammatory gene expression in macrophages. We also reported that the increased production of ceramide (CER) via sphingomyelin (SM) hydrolysis and CER de novo synthesis plays a key role in the synergistic effect of LPS and PA on proinflammatory gene expression. However, it remains unclear if n-3 PUFAs are capable of antagonizing the synergistic effect of LPS and PA on gene expression and CER production. In this study, we employed the above macrophage culture system and lipidomical analysis to assess the effect of n-3 PUFAs on proinflammatory gene expression and CER production stimulated by LPS and PA. Results showed that DHA strongly inhibited the synergistic effect of LPS and PA on proinflammatory gene expression by targeting nuclear factor kappa B (NFκB)-dependent gene transcription. Results also showed that DHA inhibited the cooperative effect of LPS and PA on CER production by targeting CER de novo synthesis, but not SM hydrolysis. Furthermore, results showed that myriocin, a specific inhibitor of serine palmitoyltransferase, strongly inhibited both LPS-PA-stimulated CER synthesis and proinflammatory gene expression, indicating that CER synthesis is associated with proinflammatory gene expression and that inhibition of CER synthesis contributes to DHA-inhibited proinflammatory gene expression. Taken together, this study demonstrates that DHA antagonizes the boosting effect of PA on LPS signaling on proinflammatory gene expression by targeting both NFκB-dependent transcription and CER de novo synthesis in macrophages.
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Raja Gopal Reddy M, Mullapudi Venkata S, Putcha UK, Jeyakumar SM. Vitamin A deficiency induces endoplasmic reticulum stress and apoptosis in pancreatic islet cells: Implications of stearoyl-CoA desaturase 1-mediated oleic acid synthesis. Exp Cell Res 2018; 364:104-112. [PMID: 29409806 DOI: 10.1016/j.yexcr.2018.01.040] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/24/2017] [Revised: 01/25/2018] [Accepted: 01/29/2018] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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Previously, we reported that vitamin A deficiency resulted in the reduction of stearoyl-CoA desaturase 1 (SCD1) and monounsaturated fatty acid (MUFA) levels, which corroborated with attenuation of high fructose-induced hepatic steatosis. Here, we aimed at assessing the effect of vitamin A deficiency on SCD1, MUFA levels and their impact on pancreas' structure and functions. Male weanling Wistar rats fed one of the four diets, namely control (Con), vitamin A-deficient (VAD), highfructose (HFr) and vitamin A-deficient diet with highfructose (VADHFr) for 16 weeks period. Compared to the control, feeding of VAD diet (alone or with HFr) resulted in pancreatic intra-islet vessel dilation and reduced plasma insulin, glucagon and C-peptide levels, however, glucose levels decreased only in VADHFr group. In line with plasma levels, VAD diet-fed animals displayed lower immunostaining for insulin and glucagon, which corroborated with increased apoptotic staining observed in the islet regions, possibly due to increased cellular stress, as indicated by high immunostaining for endothelial nitric oxide synthase (eNOS) and CCAAT/Enhancer-binding protein homologues protein (CHOP). On the other hand, it significantly decreased the SCD1 protein, which corroborated with reduced MUFA levels, particularly, oleic acid (C18:1), when compared to the control and HFr groups. In conclusion, chronic vitamin A deficiency altered the structure and functions of pancreas by diminishing the islet cells, possibly by inducing cellular stress-mediated apoptosis and decreasing SCD1-mediated oleic acid (C18:1) synthesis. Thus, the data suggest that unlike liver, the reduction in SCD1 and MUFA levels in the pancreas exerts deleterious effects on its functions and perturb the overall cellular metabolism.
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- M Raja Gopal Reddy
- Lipid Biochemistry Division, National Institute of Nutrition, Jamai Osmania-Post, Hyderabad 500007, India
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- Pathology Division, National Institute of Nutrition, Jamai Osmania-Post, Hyderabad 500007, India
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- Pathology Division, National Institute of Nutrition, Jamai Osmania-Post, Hyderabad 500007, India
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- Lipid Biochemistry Division, National Institute of Nutrition, Jamai Osmania-Post, Hyderabad 500007, India.
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Yang C, Lim W, Bazer FW, Song G. Down-regulation of stearoyl-CoA desaturase-1 increases susceptibility to palmitic-acid-induced lipotoxicity in human trophoblast cells. J Nutr Biochem 2017; 54:35-47. [PMID: 29242171 DOI: 10.1016/j.jnutbio.2017.11.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/11/2017] [Revised: 09/12/2017] [Accepted: 11/11/2017] [Indexed: 01/22/2023]
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In early pregnancy, adequate dietary factors are important for the growth of human trophoblast cells, followed by placental development. Although stearoyl-CoA desaturase 1 (SCD1) is expected to relieve palmitic acid (PA)-induced lipotoxicity by regulating diacylglycerol and ceramide, its function is unclear in human trophoblast cells. The aim was to investigate inhibitory effects of SCD1 activity on PA-induced trophoblast cell death. PA induces cell death and inhibits the invasion of human trophoblast cells (HTR8/SVneo). In addition, we demonstrate that SCD1 has a protective role against PA in human trophoblast cells by regulating AKT-mediated signaling pathway and mitochondrial membrane potential. The knockdown of SCD1 enhances the proapoptotic activity of PA in HTR8/SVneo cells. Lastly, we investigated microRNA expression predicted to target SCD1 and diacylglycerol O-acyltransferase 1 (DGAT1) by PA. Collectively, the results suggest potential roles of SCD1 and DGAT1 in alleviating the toxicity of PA and maintaining lipid homeostasis for normal placentation.
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- Changwon Yang
- Institute of Animal Molecular Biotechnology, College of Life Sciences and Biotechnology, Korea University, Seoul, 02841, Republic of Korea; Department of Biotechnology, College of Life Sciences and Biotechnology, Korea University, Seoul, 02841, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Catholic Kwandong University, Gangneung, 25601, Republic of Korea
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- Center for Animal Biotechnology and Genomics and Department of Animal Science, Texas A&M University, College Station, 77843-2471, Texas, USA
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- Institute of Animal Molecular Biotechnology, College of Life Sciences and Biotechnology, Korea University, Seoul, 02841, Republic of Korea; Department of Biotechnology, College of Life Sciences and Biotechnology, Korea University, Seoul, 02841, Republic of Korea.
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Zhao H, Matsuzaka T, Nakano Y, Motomura K, Tang N, Yokoo T, Okajima Y, Han SI, Takeuchi Y, Aita Y, Iwasaki H, Yatoh S, Suzuki H, Sekiya M, Yahagi N, Nakagawa Y, Sone H, Yamada N, Shimano H. Elovl6 Deficiency Improves Glycemic Control in Diabetic db/ db Mice by Expanding β-Cell Mass and Increasing Insulin Secretory Capacity. Diabetes 2017; 66:1833-1846. [PMID: 28461456 DOI: 10.2337/db16-1277] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/21/2016] [Accepted: 04/18/2017] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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Dysfunctional fatty acid (FA) metabolism plays an important role in the pathogenesis of β-cell dysfunction and loss of β-cell mass in type 2 diabetes (T2D). Elovl6 is a microsomal enzyme that is responsible for converting C16 saturated and monounsaturated FAs into C18 species. We previously showed that Elovl6 played a critical role in the development of obesity-induced insulin resistance by modifying FA composition. To further define its role in T2D development, we assessed the effects of Elovl6 deletion in leptin receptor-deficient C57BL/KsJ db/db mice, a model of T2D. The db/db;Elovl6-/- mice had a markedly increased β-cell mass with increased proliferation and decreased apoptosis, an adaptive increase in insulin, and improved glycemic control. db/db islets were characterized by a prominent elevation of oleate (C18:1n-9), cell stress, and inflammation, which was completely suppressed by Elovl6 deletion. As a mechanistic ex vivo experiment, isolated islets from Elovl6-/- mice exhibited reduced susceptibility to palmitate-induced inflammation, endoplasmic reticulum stress, and β-cell apoptosis. In contrast, oleate-treated islets resulted in impaired glucose-stimulated insulin secretion with suppressed related genes irrespective of the Elovl6 gene. Taken together, Elovl6 is a fundamental factor linking dysregulated lipid metabolism to β-cell dysfunction, islet inflammation, and β-cell apoptosis in T2D, highlighting oleate as the potential culprit of β-cell lipotoxicity.
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- Hui Zhao
- Department of Internal Medicine (Endocrinology and Metabolism), Faculty of Medicine, University of Tsukuba, Tsukuba, Ibaraki, Japan
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- Department of Internal Medicine (Endocrinology and Metabolism), Faculty of Medicine, University of Tsukuba, Tsukuba, Ibaraki, Japan
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- Department of Internal Medicine (Endocrinology and Metabolism), Faculty of Medicine, University of Tsukuba, Tsukuba, Ibaraki, Japan
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- Department of Internal Medicine (Endocrinology and Metabolism), Faculty of Medicine, University of Tsukuba, Tsukuba, Ibaraki, Japan
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- Department of Internal Medicine (Endocrinology and Metabolism), Faculty of Medicine, University of Tsukuba, Tsukuba, Ibaraki, Japan
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- Experimental Animal Laboratory, Research Center for Genomic Medicine, Saitama Medical University, Hidaka City, Saitama, Japan
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- Department of Internal Medicine (Endocrinology and Metabolism), Faculty of Medicine, University of Tsukuba, Tsukuba, Ibaraki, Japan
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- Department of Internal Medicine (Endocrinology and Metabolism), Faculty of Medicine, University of Tsukuba, Tsukuba, Ibaraki, Japan
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- Department of Internal Medicine (Endocrinology and Metabolism), Faculty of Medicine, University of Tsukuba, Tsukuba, Ibaraki, Japan
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- Department of Internal Medicine (Endocrinology and Metabolism), Faculty of Medicine, University of Tsukuba, Tsukuba, Ibaraki, Japan
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- Department of Internal Medicine (Endocrinology and Metabolism), Faculty of Medicine, University of Tsukuba, Tsukuba, Ibaraki, Japan
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- Department of Internal Medicine (Endocrinology and Metabolism), Faculty of Medicine, University of Tsukuba, Tsukuba, Ibaraki, Japan
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- Department of Internal Medicine (Endocrinology and Metabolism), Faculty of Medicine, University of Tsukuba, Tsukuba, Ibaraki, Japan
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- Department of Internal Medicine (Endocrinology and Metabolism), Faculty of Medicine, University of Tsukuba, Tsukuba, Ibaraki, Japan
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- Department of Internal Medicine (Endocrinology and Metabolism), Faculty of Medicine, University of Tsukuba, Tsukuba, Ibaraki, Japan
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- Department of Internal Medicine (Endocrinology and Metabolism), Faculty of Medicine, University of Tsukuba, Tsukuba, Ibaraki, Japan
- International Institute for Integrative Sleep Medicine (WPI-IIIS), University of Tsukuba, Tsukuba, Ibaraki, Japan
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Niigata University, Niigata, Japan
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- Department of Internal Medicine (Endocrinology and Metabolism), Faculty of Medicine, University of Tsukuba, Tsukuba, Ibaraki, Japan
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- Department of Internal Medicine (Endocrinology and Metabolism), Faculty of Medicine, University of Tsukuba, Tsukuba, Ibaraki, Japan
- International Institute for Integrative Sleep Medicine (WPI-IIIS), University of Tsukuba, Tsukuba, Ibaraki, Japan
- Life Science Center of Tsukuba Advanced Research Alliance (TARA), University of Tsukuba, Tsukuba, Ibaraki, Japan
- Japan Agency for Medical Research and Development-Core Research for Evolutional Science and Technology (AMED-CREST), Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, Japan
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Lee SH, Cunha D, Piermarocchi C, Paternostro G, Pinkerton A, Ladriere L, Marchetti P, Eizirik DL, Cnop M, Levine F. High-throughput screening and bioinformatic analysis to ascertain compounds that prevent saturated fatty acid-induced β-cell apoptosis. Biochem Pharmacol 2017; 138:140-149. [PMID: 28522407 DOI: 10.1016/j.bcp.2017.05.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/04/2017] [Accepted: 05/11/2017] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Pancreatic β-cell lipotoxicity is a central feature of the pathogenesis of type 2 diabetes. To study the mechanism by which fatty acids cause β-cell death and develop novel approaches to prevent it, a high-throughput screen on the β-cell line INS1 was carried out. The cells were exposed to palmitate to induce cell death and compounds that reversed palmitate-induced cytotoxicity were ascertained. Hits from the screen were analyzed by an increasingly more stringent testing funnel, ending with studies on primary human islets treated with palmitate. MAP4K4 inhibitors, which were not part of the screening libraries but were ascertained by a bioinformatics analysis, and the endocannabinoid anandamide were effective at inhibiting palmitate-induced apoptosis in INS1 cells as well as primary rat and human islets. These targets could serve as the starting point for the development of therapeutics for type 2 diabetes.
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- Seung-Hee Lee
- Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery Institute, La Jolla, CA 92037, USA
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- ULB Center for Diabetes Research, Medical Faculty, Université Libre de Bruxelles (ULB), 808 Route de Lennik, B-1070 Brussels, Belgium
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- Department of Physics and Astronomy, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI 48824, USA
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- Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery Institute, La Jolla, CA 92037, USA
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- ULB Center for Diabetes Research, Medical Faculty, Université Libre de Bruxelles (ULB), 808 Route de Lennik, B-1070 Brussels, Belgium
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Pisa, Pisa, Italy
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- ULB Center for Diabetes Research, Medical Faculty, Université Libre de Bruxelles (ULB), 808 Route de Lennik, B-1070 Brussels, Belgium
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- ULB Center for Diabetes Research, Medical Faculty, Université Libre de Bruxelles (ULB), 808 Route de Lennik, B-1070 Brussels, Belgium; Division of Endocrinology, Erasmus Hospital, Université Libre de Bruxelles (ULB), B-1070 Brussels, Belgium
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- Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery Institute, La Jolla, CA 92037, USA.
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Kwak HJ, Yang D, Hwang Y, Jun HS, Cheon HG. Baicalein protects rat insulinoma INS-1 cells from palmitate-induced lipotoxicity by inducing HO-1. PLoS One 2017; 12:e0176432. [PMID: 28445528 PMCID: PMC5405981 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0176432] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/06/2016] [Accepted: 04/11/2017] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
Abstract
Objective β-Cell dysfunction plays a central role in the pathogenesis of type 2 diabetes (T2D), and the identification of novel approaches to improve β-cell function is essential to treat this disease. Baicalein, a flavonoid originally isolated from the root of Scutellaria Baicalensis, has been shown to have beneficial effects on β-cell function. Here, the authors investigated the molecular mechanism responsible for the protective effects of baicalein against palmitate (PA)-induced impaired β-cell function, and placed focus on the role of heme oxygenase (HO)-1. Methods Rat pancreatic β-cell line INS-1 cells or mouse pancreatic islets were cultured with PA (500 μM) to induce lipotoxicity in the presence or absence of baicalein (50 μM), and the expressions of the ER stress markers, ATF-3, CHOP and GRP78 were detected by Western blotting and/or qPCR. The involvement of HO-1 was evaluated by HO-1 siRNA transfection and using the HO-1 inhibitor ZnPP. Results Baicalein reduced PA-induced ER stress and inflammation and enhanced insulin secretion, and these effects were associated with the induction of HO-1. Furthermore, these protective effects were attenuated by ZnPP and by HO-1 siRNA. Pretreatment of PD98059 (an ERK inhibitor) significantly inhibited the protective effects of baicalein and blocked HO-1 induction. On the other hand, CO production by RuCO (a CO donor) ameliorated PA-induced ER stress, suggesting that CO production followed by HO-1 induction may contribute to the protective effects of baicalein against PA-induced β-cell dysfunction. Conclusion Baicalein protects pancreatic β-cells from PA-induced ER stress and inflammation via an ERK-HO-1 dependent pathway. The authors suggest HO-1 induction in pancreatic β-cells appears to be a promising therapeutic strategy for T2D.
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Affiliation(s)
- Hyun Jeong Kwak
- Department of Pharmacology, Gachon University College of Medicine, Incheon, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Physiology, Gachon University College of Medicine, Incheon, Republic of Korea
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- College of Pharmacy and Gachon Institute of Pharmaceutical Science, Gachon University, Incheon, Republic of Korea
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- College of Pharmacy and Gachon Institute of Pharmaceutical Science, Gachon University, Incheon, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Pharmacology, Gachon University College of Medicine, Incheon, Republic of Korea
- Gachon Medical Research Institute, Gil Medical Center, Incheon, Republic of Korea
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