scholarly journals 15-Deoxy-∆-12,14-Prostaglandin J2 (15d-PGJ2), an Endogenous Ligand of PPAR-γ: Function and Mechanism

PPAR Research ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 2019 ◽  
pp. 1-10 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jingjing Li ◽  
Chuanyong Guo ◽  
Jianye Wu

15-Deoxy-∆-12,14-prostaglandin J2 (15d-PGJ2), a natural peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor-γ (PPAR-γ) agonist, has been explored in some detail over the last 20 years. By triggering the PPAR-γ signalling pathway, it plays many roles and exerts antitumour, anti-inflammatory, antioxidation, antifibrosis, and antiangiogenesis effects. Although many synthetic PPAR-γ receptor agonists have been developed, as an endogenous product of PPAR-γ receptors, 15d-PGJ2 has beneficial characteristics including rapid expression and the ability to contribute to a natural defence mechanism. In this review, we discuss the latest advances in our knowledge of the biological role of 15d-PGJ2 mediated through PPAR-γ. It is important to understand its structure, synthesis, and functional mechanisms to develop preventive agents and limit the progression of associated diseases.

2018 ◽  
Vol 37 (11) ◽  
pp. 1187-1198 ◽  
Author(s):  
A Tabassum ◽  
T Mahboob

The present study focused on the role of peroxisome proliferator–activated receptor-gamma (PPAR-γ) activation on renal oxidative damages, serum visfatin, and advanced glycation end products (AGEs) in high-fat diet (HFD)-induced type 2 diabetes mellitus. Following the institutional animal ethics committee guidelines, Wistar rats were categorized into five groups: group 1: fed on a normal rat diet; group 2: HFD-induced obese rats (HFD for 8 weeks); group 3: HFD-fed rats treated with rosiglitazone (RSG; 3 mg/kg orally for 7 days); group 4: T2DM rats induced by HFD and low dose of streptozotocin (i.p. 35 mg/kg); group 5: T2DM rats treated with RSG (3 mg/kg orally for 7 days). Serum levels of AGEs and visfatin, renal damage, and oxidative stress were analyzed. Results showed that HFD-induced obesity and T2DM caused an elevated blood glucose, serum AGEs, visfatin, insulin, urea, creatinine, and tissue malondialdehyde, whereas a decreased catalase and superoxide dismutase activity were observed. The PPAR-γ activation via agonist restored these changes. Our findings suggest that AGEs and visfatin possess an important role in the progression of renal oxidative stress, which can be reduced by the PPAR-γ agonist that impede deleterious effects of HFD and HFD-induced T2DM on renal damage.


2010 ◽  
Vol 298 (2) ◽  
pp. F381-F390 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ilaria Miceli ◽  
Davina Burt ◽  
Elena Tarabra ◽  
Giovanni Camussi ◽  
Paolo Cavallo Perin ◽  
...  

Increased glomerular permeability to proteins is a characteristic feature of diabetic nephropathy (DN). The slit diaphragm is the major restriction site to protein filtration, and the loss of nephrin, a key component of the slit diaphragm, has been demonstrated in both human and experimental DN. Both systemic and glomerular hypertension are believed to be important in the pathogenesis of DN. Human immortalized podocytes were subjected to repeated stretch-relaxation cycles by mechanical deformation with the use of a stress unit (10% elongation, 60 cycles/min) in the presence or absence of candesartan (1 μM), PD-123319 (1 μM), and rosiglitazone (0.1 μM). Nephrin mRNA and protein expression were assessed using quantitative real-time PCR, immunoblotting, and immunofluorescence, and the protein expression of AT1 receptor and angiotensin II secretion were evaluated. Exposure to stretch induced a significant ∼50% decrease in both nephrin mRNA and protein expression. This effect was mediated by an angiotensin II-AT1 mechanism. Indeed, podocyte stretching induced both angiotensin II secretion and AT1 receptor overexpression, podocyte exposure to angiotensin II reduced nephrin protein expression, and both the AT-1 receptor antagonist candesartan and a specific anti-angiotensin II antibody completely abolished stretch-induced nephrin downregulation. Similar to candesartan, the peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor (PPAR)-γ agonist, rosiglitazone, also inhibited stretch-induced nephrin downregulation, suggesting interference with stretch-induced activation of the angiotensin II-AT1 receptor system. Accordingly, rosiglitazone did not alter stretch-induced angiotensin II secretion, but it prevented AT1 upregulation in response to stretch. These results suggest a role for hemodynamic stress in loss of nephrin expression and allude to a role of PPAR-γ agonists in the prevention of this loss.


2017 ◽  
Vol 95 (6) ◽  
pp. 641-646 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ola Ahmed El-Gohary ◽  
Mona Maher Allam

Infarct-like lesion induced by isoprenaline is a well-known model to study myocardial infarction (MI). Vitamin D has been shown to have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects. Recent studies highlighted cross talk between vitamin D and peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gamma (PPAR-γ). The present study was designed to investigate the effect of pretreatment with vitamin D on the isoprenaline-induced infarct-like lesion in rats and the role of PPAR-γ as a novel mechanism in vitamin-D-mediated cardioprotective effect. Markers chosen to assess cardiac damage included serum level of creatine kinase (CK), lactate dehydrogenase (LDH), tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-α), and interleukin-6 (IL-6). Cardiac contents of malondialdehyde (MDA), superoxide dismutase (SOD), and glutathione peroxidase (GSH) were also assessed. Furthermore, ECG monitoring and measurement of injury extension were carried out. Isoprenaline increased the level of cardiac enzymes, as well as inflammatory and oxidative stress biomarkers. In addition, it produced ST-segment elevation. Pretreatment with vitamin D significantly improved previous parameters. The prior treatment with bisphenol A diglycidyl ether (BADGE), a PPAR-γ antagonist, significantly attenuated the protective effect of vitamin D. In conclusion, vitamin D can be demonstrated as a promising cardioprotective agent in MI and PPAR-γ significantly contributes toward vitamin-D-mediated protection.


2003 ◽  
Vol 127 (9) ◽  
pp. 1121-1123
Author(s):  
Arthur W. Bull

Abstract Objective.—Review the role and therapeutic potential of peroxisome proliferator–activated receptor (PPAR) γ in colonic disorders. Data Sources.—Recent peer-reviewed scientific literature focusing on PPAR γ in the colon. Study Selection.—Research reports using animal models, cultured cell lines, and clinical material were examined for content related to the role of PPAR γ in normal colon cell function, colon cancer, and inflammatory bowel disease. Issues concerned with potential therapeutic use were also considered. Data Synthesis.—Key points pertaining to PPAR function and involvement in colon pathology were extracted and noted. Potential compromises to therapeutic utility are identified. Conclusions.—The emerging important role of PPAR γ in normal tissue homeostasis and pathologic outcomes suggests this receptor is a good candidate as a drug target. Several potential problems with this approach will require further investigation prior to widespread recommendations for modulation of PPAR as an efficacious therapy for cancer, chemoprevention of colon cancer, or treatment of inflammatory bowel disease. The widespread use of PPAR γ ligands for management of type 2 diabetes (such as the glitazone class of drugs including rosiglitazone and pioglitazone) may provide a fortuitous assessment of the efficacy of long-term PPAR modulation.


1970 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 33-38 ◽  
Author(s):  
Umid Kumar Shrestha ◽  
Bing Xia

Peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor-gamma (PPAR-γ), a nuclear receptor, is highly expressed in the colonic epithelium in contrast to its impaired expression in the patients with ulcerative colitis (UC). Several natural and synthetic ligands of PPAR-γ with some effects in the colon have been identified. The aim of this review is to provide an overview of the role of PPAR-γ and its ligands in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Review of article was done using a PubMed search. Animal model studies have revealed that PPAR-γ is the key receptor for 5-aminosalicylic acid that mediates its main effects in the colon. Moreover, the clinical trials have shown that the PPAR-γ agonist rosiglitazone is effective in the treatment of mild to moderately active UC. PPAR-γ gene therapy, used as an adjunct intervention, may be effective in suppressing inflammation in colitis. Some commensal bacteria and natural ligands present in food may induce PPAR-γ expression and activation in the colon which suggest the possibility of associating a natural regulator and a synthetic ligand of PPAR-γ as drug therapy for IBD patients. Further studies are required for the development of unique and effective therapies with PPAR-γ agonists in IBD patients. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/jaim.v1i1.5838 Journal of Advances in Internal Medicine. 2012; 1(1): 33-38


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