scholarly journals Associations between the components of metabolic syndrome and the polymorphisms in the peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gamma (PPAR-γ), the fat mass and obesity-associated (FTO), and the melanocortin-4 receptor (MC4R) genes

Aging ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 72-82 ◽  
Author(s):  
Małgorzata Szkup ◽  
Aleksander Jerzy Owczarek ◽  
Daria Schneider-Matyka ◽  
Jacek Brodowski ◽  
Beata Łój ◽  
...  
2007 ◽  
Vol 41 (6) ◽  
pp. 973-983 ◽  
Author(s):  
Feng Chang ◽  
Linda A Jaber ◽  
Helen D Berlie ◽  
Mary Beth O'Connell

OBJECTIVE: To discuss the evolution of peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor (PPAR) agonists from single site to multiple subtype or partial agonists for the treatment of type 2 diabetes, dyslipidemia, obesity, and the metabolic syndrome. DATA SOURCES: Information was obtained from MEDLINE (1966-March 2007) using search terms peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor agonist, PPAR dual agonist, PPAR α/γ agonist, PPAR pan agonist, partial PPAR, and the specific compound names. Other sources included pharmaceutical companies, the Internet, and the American Diabetes Association 64th-66th Scientific Sessions abstract books. STUDY SELECTION AND DATA EXTRACTION: Animal data, abstracts, clinical trials, and review articles were reviewed and summarized. DATA SYNTHESIS: PPAR α, γ, and δ receptors play an important role in lipid metabolism, regulation of adipocyte proliferation and differentiation, and insulin sensitivity. The PPAR dual agonists were developed to combine the triglyceride lowering and high-density lipoprotein cholesterol elevation from the PPAR-α agonists (fibrates) with the insulin sensitivity improvement from the PPAR-γ agonists (thiazolidinediones). Although the dual agonists reduced hemoglobin A1C(A1C) and improved the lipid profile, adverse effects led to discontinued development. Currently, PPAR-γ agonists (GW501516 in Phase I trials), partial PPAR-γ agonists (metaglidasen in Phase II and III trials), and pan agonists (α, γ, δ netoglitazone in Phase II and III trials) with improved cell and tissue selectivity are undergoing investigation to address multiple aspects of the metabolic syndrome with a single medication. By decreasing both A1C and triglycerides, metaglidasen did improve multiple aspects of the metabolic syndrome with fewer adverse effects than compared with placebo. Metaglidasen is now being compared with pioglitazone. CONCLUSIONS: Influencing the various PPARs results in improved glucose, lipid, and weight management, with effects dependent on full or partial agonist activity at single or multiple receptors. Although the dual PPAR compounds have been associated with unacceptable toxicities, new PPAR agonist medications continue to be developed and investigated to discover a safe drug with benefits in multiple disease states.


2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Kehinde Samuel Olaniyi ◽  
Morounkeji Nicole Owolabi ◽  
Chukwubueze Lucky Atuma ◽  
Toluwani Bosede Agunbiade ◽  
Bolanle Yemisi Alabi

AbstractWe investigated the hypothesis that acetate ameliorates brain-adipose metabolic dysfunction (BAMED) in high fat diet (HFD)-induced obesity, possibly by modulation of peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor-γ (PPAR-γ). Ten-week-old male Wistar rats were randomly assigned into four groups (n = 6/group): Control, acetate and obese with or without acetate groups received vehicle (distilled water; po), acetate (200 mg/kg, po) and 40% HFD with or without acetate respectively. The treatments lasted for 12 weeks. Obese animals showed increase in body weight, visceral fat mass, insulin and triglyceride-glucose index and a reduction in insulin sensitivity. In addition, obese animals also showed increase in plasma/hypothalamic and adipose pyruvate dehydrogenase kinase-4, lactate-pyruvate ratio, malondialdehyde, γ-glutamyl transferase, and a decrease in glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase, glutathione, nitric oxide and PPAR-γ. HFD also elevated plasma/hypothalamic lipid and decreased adipose lipid profile, increased hypothalamic and adipose tumor necrosis factor-α, interleukin-6 and histone deacetylase (HDAC), and elevated plasma/adipose leptin. These alterations were reversed by concomitant administration of acetate. The present results demonstrate that obesity is characterized by BAMED, which is accompanied by altered HDAC/PPAR-γ. The results in addition suggest that acetate, an HDAC inhibitor rescues BAMED with consequent normalization of body weight and visceral fat mass by modulation of PPAR-γ and suppression of oxidative stress.


2007 ◽  
Vol 293 (1) ◽  
pp. E91-E95 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anne Zanchi ◽  
Abdul G. Dulloo ◽  
Christine Perregaux ◽  
Jean-Pierre Montani ◽  
Michel Burnier

Glitazones are peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor (PPAR)-γ agonists with powerful insulin-sensitizing properties. They promote the development of metabolically active adipocytes that can lead to a substantial gain in fat mass. Telmisartan is an ANG II type 1 receptor antagonist with partial PPAR-γ agonistic properties. Recently, telmisartan has been reported to prevent weight gain and improve insulin sensitivity in diet-induced obese rodents. The goal of this study was to examine the influence of telmisartan on pioglitazone-induced weight gain and insulin-sensitizing properties in the following two models of insulin resistance: a nongenetic model (high-fat-fed Sprague Dawley rats) and the genetically obese fa/ fa Zucker rat. After a 4-wk treatment, the pioglitazone-induced increase in fat mass was modest in the Sprague Dawley rats and severe in the Zucker rats. In both models, these effects were substantially decreased by concomitant treatment with telmisartan. The effects of telmisartan on body weight and fat mass in the Zucker rats were abolished by pair feeding, suggesting that it is the result of a decrease in food intake. Telmisartan did not interfere with the insulin-sensitizing properties of pioglitazone. This study demonstrates that telmisartan attenuates the glitazone-induced increase in fat mass without interfering with its insulin-sensitizing properties.


Endocrinology ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 161 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Daniel Ferguson ◽  
Irina Hutson ◽  
Eric Tycksen ◽  
Terri A Pietka ◽  
Kevin Bauerle ◽  
...  

Abstract Increased visceral adiposity and hyperglycemia, 2 characteristics of metabolic syndrome, are also present in conditions of excess glucocorticoids (GCs). GCs are hormones thought to act primarily via the glucocorticoid receptor (GR). GCs are commonly prescribed for inflammatory disorders, yet their use is limited due to many adverse metabolic side effects. In addition to GR, GCs also bind the mineralocorticoid receptor (MR), but there are many conflicting studies about the exact role of MR in metabolic disease. Using MR knockout mice (MRKO), we find that both white and brown adipose depots form normally when compared with wild-type mice at P5. We created mice with adipocyte-specific deletion of MR (FMRKO) to better understand the role of MR in metabolic dysfunction. Treatment of mice with excess GCs for 4 weeks, via corticosterone in drinking water, induced increased fat mass and glucose intolerance to similar levels in FMRKO and floxed control mice. Separately, when fed a high-fat diet for 16 weeks, FMRKO mice had reduced body weight, fat mass, and hepatic steatosis, relative to floxed control mice. Decreased adiposity likely resulted from increased energy expenditure since food intake was not different. RNA sequencing analysis revealed decreased enrichment of genes associated with adipogenesis in inguinal white adipose of FMRKO mice. Differentiation of mouse embryonic fibroblasts (MEFs) showed modestly impaired adipogenesis in MRKO MEFs compared with wild type, but this was rescued upon the addition of peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gamma (PPARγ) agonist or PPARγ overexpression. Collectively, these studies provide further evidence supporting the potential value of MR as a therapeutic target for conditions associated with metabolic syndrome.


Cells ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 185
Author(s):  
Clara Depommier ◽  
Rosa Maria Vitale ◽  
Fabio Arturo Iannotti ◽  
Cristoforo Silvestri ◽  
Nicolas Flamand ◽  
...  

Akkermansia muciniphila is considered as one of the next-generation beneficial bacteria in the context of obesity and associated metabolic disorders. Although a first proof-of-concept of its beneficial effects has been established in the context of metabolic syndrome in humans, mechanisms are not yet fully understood. This study aimed at deciphering whether the bacterium exerts its beneficial properties through the modulation of the endocannabinoidome (eCBome). Circulating levels of 25 endogenous endocannabinoid-related lipids were quantified by liquid chromatography with tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS) in the plasma of overweight or obese individuals before and after a 3 months intervention consisting of the daily ingestion of either alive or pasteurized A. muciniphila. Results from multivariate analyses suggested that the beneficial effects of A. muciniphila were not linked to an overall modification of the eCBome. However, subsequent univariate analysis showed that the decrease in 1-Palmitoyl-glycerol (1-PG) and 2-Palmitoyl-glycerol (2-PG), two eCBome lipids, observed in the placebo group was significantly counteracted by the alive bacterium, and to a lower extent by the pasteurized form. We also discovered that 1- and 2-PG are endogenous activators of peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor alpha (PPARα). We hypothesize that PPARα activation by mono-palmitoyl-glycerols may underlie part of the beneficial metabolic effects induced by A. muciniphila in human metabolic syndrome.


Author(s):  
Serena Stopponi ◽  
Yannick Fotio ◽  
Carlo Cifani ◽  
Hongwu Li ◽  
Carolina L Haass-Koffler ◽  
...  

Abstract Background and aims Andrographis paniculata is an annual herbaceous plant which belongs to the Acanthaceae family. Extracts from this plant have shown hepatoprotective, anti-inflammatory and antidiabetic properties, at least in part, through activation of the nuclear receptor Peroxisome Proliferator-Activated Receptor-gamma (PPAR γ). Recent evidence has demonstrated that activation of PPARγ reduces alcohol drinking and seeking in Marchigian Sardinian (msP) alcohol-preferring rats. Methods The present study evaluated whether A. paniculata reduces alcohol drinking and relapse in msP rats by activating PPARγ. Results Oral administration of an A. paniculata dried extract (0, 15, 150 mg/kg) lowered voluntary alcohol consumption in a dose-dependent manner and achieved ~65% reduction at the dose of 450 mg/kg. Water and food consumption were not affected by the treatment. Administration of Andrographolide (5 and 10 mg/kg), the main active component of A. paniculata, also reduced alcohol drinking. This effect was suppressed by the selective PPARγ antagonist GW9662. Subsequently, we showed that oral administration of A. paniculata (0, 150, 450 mg/kg) prevented yohimbine- but not cues-induced reinstatement of alcohol seeking. Conclusions Results point to A. paniculata-mediated PPARγactivation as a possible therapeutic strategy to treat alcohol use disorder.


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