The metabolite GLP-1 (9-36) is neuroprotective and anti-inflammatory in cellular models of neurodegeneration

© 2021 International Society for Neurochemistry. This article has been contributed to by US Government employees and their work is in the public domain in the USA..

Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) is best known for its insulinotropic action following food intake. Its metabolite, GLP-1 (9-36), was assumed biologically inactive because of low GLP-1 receptor (GLP-1R) affinity and non-insulinotropic properties; however, recent studies contradict this assumption. Increased use of FDA approved GLP-1 analogues for treating metabolic disorders and neurodegenerative diseases raises interest in GLP-1 (9-36)'s biological role. We use human SH-SY5Y neuroblastoma cells and a GLP-1R over-expressing variety (#9), in both undifferentiated and differentiated states, to evaluate the neurotrophic/neuroprotective effects of GLP-1 (9-36) against toxic glutamate exposure and other oxidative stress models (via the MTS, LDH or ROS assays). In addition, we examine GLP-1 (9-36)'s signaling pathways, including cyclic-adenosine monophosphate (cAMP), protein kinase-A (PKA), and 5' adenosine monophosphate-activated protein kinase (AMPK) via the use of ELISA, pharmacological inhibitors, or GLP-1R antagonist. Human HMC3 and mouse IMG microglial cell lines were used to study the anti-inflammatory effects of GLP-1 (9-36) against lipopolysaccharide (LPS) (via ELISA). Finally, we applied GLP-1 (9-36) to primary dissociation cultures challenged with α-synuclein or amyloid-β and assessed survival and morphology via immunochemistry. We demonstrate evidence of GLP-1R, cAMP, PKA, and AMPK-mediated neurotrophic and neuroprotective effects of GLP-1 (9-36). The metabolite significantly reduced IL-6 and TNF-α levels in HMC3 and IMG microglial cells, respectively. Lastly, we show mild but significant effects of GLP-1 (9-36) in primary neuron cultures challenged with α-synuclein or amyloid-β. These studies enhance understanding of GLP-1 (9-36)'s effects on the nervous system and its potential as a primary or complementary treatment in pathological contexts.

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E-Artikel

Erscheinungsjahr:

2021

Erschienen:

2021

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Zur Gesamtaufnahme - volume:159

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Journal of neurochemistry - 159(2021), 5 vom: 31. Dez., Seite 867-886

Sprache:

Englisch

Beteiligte Personen:

Li, Yazhou [VerfasserIn]
Glotfelty, Elliot J [VerfasserIn]
Karlsson, Tobias [VerfasserIn]
Fortuno, Lowella V [VerfasserIn]
Harvey, Brandon K [VerfasserIn]
Greig, Nigel H [VerfasserIn]

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89750-14-1
Anti-Inflammatory Agents
Exendin-4
GLP-1
GLP-1 (9-36)
Glucagon-Like Peptide 1
Glucagon-like peptide-1 (9-36)-amide
Journal Article
Neurodegeneration
Neuroinflammation
Neuroprotection
Neuroprotective Agents
Research Support, N.I.H., Intramural
Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

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Date Completed 10.01.2022

Date Revised 02.12.2022

published: Print-Electronic

Citation Status MEDLINE

doi:

10.1111/jnc.15521

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NLM331112558