The farnesoid X receptor modulates adiposity and peripheral insulin sensitivity in mice

The farnesoid X receptor (FXR) is a bile acid (BA)-activated nuclear receptor that plays a major role in the regulation of BA and lipid metabolism. Recently, several studies have suggested a potential role of FXR in the control of hepatic carbohydrate metabolism, but its contribution to the maintenance of peripheral glucose homeostasis remains to be established. FXR-deficient mice display decreased adipose tissue mass, lower serum leptin concentrations, and elevated plasma free fatty acid levels. Glucose and insulin tolerance tests revealed that FXR deficiency is associated with impaired glucose tolerance and insulin resistance. Moreover, whole-body glucose disposal during a hyperinsulinemic euglycemic clamp is decreased in FXR-deficient mice. In parallel, FXR deficiency alters distal insulin signaling, as reflected by decreased insulin-dependent Akt phosphorylation in both white adipose tissue and skeletal muscle. Whereas FXR is not expressed in skeletal muscle, it was detected at a low level in white adipose tissue in vivo and induced during adipocyte differentiation in vitro. Moreover, mouse embryonic fibroblasts derived from FXR-deficient mice displayed impaired adipocyte differentiation, identifying a direct role for FXR in adipocyte function. Treatment of differentiated 3T3-L1 adipocytes with the FXR-specific synthetic agonist GW4064 enhanced insulin signaling and insulin-stimulated glucose uptake. Finally, treatment with GW4064 improved insulin resistance in genetically obese ob/ob mice in vivo. Although the underlying molecular mechanisms remain to be unraveled, these results clearly identify a novel role of FXR in the regulation of peripheral insulin sensitivity and adipocyte function. This unexpected function of FXR opens new perspectives for the treatment of type 2 diabetes.

Medienart:

Artikel

Erscheinungsjahr:

2006

Erschienen:

2006

Enthalten in:

Zur Gesamtaufnahme - volume:281

Enthalten in:

The Journal of biological chemistry - 281(2006), 16 vom: 21. Apr., Seite 11039-49

Sprache:

Englisch

Beteiligte Personen:

Cariou, Bertrand [VerfasserIn]
van Harmelen, Kirsten [VerfasserIn]
Duran-Sandoval, Daniel [VerfasserIn]
van Dijk, Theo H [VerfasserIn]
Grefhorst, Aldo [VerfasserIn]
Abdelkarim, Mouaadh [VerfasserIn]
Caron, Sandrine [VerfasserIn]
Torpier, Gérard [VerfasserIn]
Fruchart, Jean-Charles [VerfasserIn]
Gonzalez, Frank J [VerfasserIn]
Kuipers, Folkert [VerfasserIn]
Staels, Bart [VerfasserIn]

Themen:

0C5V0MRU6P
Blood Glucose
DNA-Binding Proteins
Farnesoid X-activated receptor
Fatty Acids, Nonesterified
GW 4064
Glucose
IY9XDZ35W2
Insulin
Isoxazoles
Journal Article
Receptors, Cytoplasmic and Nuclear
Recombinant Proteins
Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
SR225WUZ0H
Transcription Factors

Anmerkungen:

Date Completed 13.06.2006

Date Revised 09.02.2021

published: Print-Electronic

Citation Status MEDLINE

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PPN (Katalog-ID):

NLM160417139