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Serotonin 2C receptors inhibit hypothalamic CRH neurons to suppress appetite 血清素2C受体抑制下丘脑CRH神经元抑制食欲。
IF 11.9 1区 医学 Q1 ENDOCRINOLOGY & METABOLISM Pub Date : 2026-01-01 Epub Date: 2025-11-05 DOI: 10.1016/j.metabol.2025.156431
Eun-Seon Yoo , Jieun Yu , Moonsun Sa , C. Justin Lee , Jong-Woo Sohn
<div><h3>Objectives</h3><div>The serotonin 2C receptor (<em>Htr2c</em>) is one of the plausible targets for the development of appetite suppressants. Previous studies have demonstrated the complexity of neuronal circuitry underlying the appetite-suppressing effects of <em>Htr2c</em> stimulation. To develop a safe and effective anti-obesity medication targeting <em>Htr2c</em>, we need to better understand how <em>Htr2c</em> agonists suppress appetite. In this study, we focused on the effects of <em>Htr2c</em> agonists on corticotropin-releasing hormone (CRH) neurons to identify the contribution of humoral components to the suppression of fasting-induced food intake.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>We used the <em>Crh</em>-ires-cre mice to fluorescently label CRH neurons for whole-cell patch-clamp recordings (<em>Crh</em>-ires-cre::tdTomato mice) and to delete <em>Htr2c</em> selectively in CRH neurons by breeding with <em>Htr2c</em><sup>flox/Y</sup> mice (<em>Crh</em>-ires-cre::<em>Htr2c</em><sup>flox/Y</sup> mice). We also injected <em>Htr2c</em>-targeting short hairpin RNA (shRNA) into the paraventricular nucleus of the hypothalamus (PVH) of <em>Crh</em>-ires-cre mice to knock down <em>Htr2c</em> selectively in CRH neurons within the PVH (CRH<sup>PVH</sup> neurons). Using these model mice, we tested the effects of WAY161503, a selective <em>Htr2c</em> agonist, on CRH neuronal activity <em>ex vivo</em> as well as fasting-induced food intake and plasma corticosterone (CORT) levels <em>in vivo</em>.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>WAY161503 inhibited the activity of CRH<sup>PVH</sup> neurons. The appetite-suppressing effects of WAY161503 were significantly attenuated when <em>Htr2c</em> was deleted selectively in CRH<sup>PVH</sup> neurons. On the other hand, WAY161503 promoted the reduction of plasma CORT levels during fasting-induced refeeding <em>via Htr2c</em> expressed by CRH<sup>PVH</sup> neurons. Importantly, when mice were pretreated with RU486, a glucocorticoid receptor antagonist that blocks CORT action, WAY161503 suppressed food intake whether CRH<sup>PVH</sup> neurons expressed functional <em>Htr2c</em> or not. Finally, we characterized the expression of single-minded 1 (<em>Sim1</em>) messenger RNA (mRNA), <em>Crh</em> mRNA, and <em>Htr2c</em> mRNA in PVH neurons, which may help to explain the effects of <em>Htr2c</em> stimulation on fasting-induced refeeding.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusions</h3><div>Our results demonstrate that <em>Htr2c</em> expression in the CRH<sup>PVH</sup> neurons is necessary for the appetite-suppressing effects of WAY161503 during fasting-induced refeeding. Importantly, we found that WAY161503 suppresses the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis and promotes the reduction of plasma CORT levels, thereby enabling the appetite-suppressing effects of <em>Htr2c</em> stimulation during fasting-induced refeeding. To our knowledge, this study is the first to highlight the necessity of coordination between n
目的:血清素2C受体(Htr2c)是开发食欲抑制剂的合理靶点之一。先前的研究已经证明了Htr2c刺激的食欲抑制作用背后的神经回路的复杂性。为了开发一种安全有效的靶向Htr2c的抗肥胖药物,我们需要更好地了解Htr2c激动剂是如何抑制食欲的。在本研究中,我们重点研究了Htr2c激动剂对促肾上腺皮质激素释放激素(CRH)神经元的影响,以确定体液成分对抑制禁食诱导的食物摄入的贡献。方法:利用CRH -ires-cre小鼠荧光标记CRH神经元进行全细胞膜片钳记录(CRH -ires-cre::tdTomato小鼠),并通过与Htr2cflox/Y小鼠(CRH -ires-cre::Htr2cflox/Y小鼠)杂交选择性地删除CRH神经元中的Htr2c。我们还将靶向Htr2c的短发夹RNA (shRNA)注射到CRH -ires-cre小鼠下丘脑室旁核(PVH)中,选择性地敲除PVH内CRH神经元中的Htr2c (CRHPVH神经元)。利用这些模型小鼠,我们测试了WAY161503(一种选择性Htr2c激动剂)对体外CRH神经元活性、空腹诱导的食物摄入和体内血浆皮质酮(CORT)水平的影响。结果:WAY161503抑制CRHPVH神经元活性。在CRHPVH神经元中选择性删除Htr2c后,WAY161503的食欲抑制作用显著减弱。另一方面,WAY161503通过CRHPVH神经元表达的Htr2c促进空腹再摄食时血浆CORT水平的降低。重要的是,当小鼠用RU486(一种阻断CORT作用的糖皮质激素受体拮抗剂)预处理时,无论CRHPVH神经元是否表达功能性Htr2c, WAY161503都能抑制食物摄入。最后,我们表征了PVH神经元中Sim1 (single-minded 1, Sim1)信使RNA (mRNA)、Crh mRNA和Htr2c mRNA的表达,这可能有助于解释Htr2c刺激对禁食诱导的再进食的影响。结论:我们的研究结果表明,Htr2c在CRHPVH神经元中的表达是WAY161503在禁食诱导的再进食过程中抑制食欲的必要条件。重要的是,我们发现WAY161503抑制下丘脑-垂体-肾上腺(HPA)轴并促进血浆CORT水平的降低,从而使Htr2c刺激在禁食诱导的再进食过程中产生食欲抑制作用。据我们所知,这项研究首次强调了神经和体液途径之间协调的必要性,以抑制Htr2c激动剂引起的禁食诱导的食物摄入。
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The intersection of exercise, nitric oxide, and metabolism: Unraveling the role of eNOS in skeletal muscle and beyond 运动、一氧化氮和代谢的交叉:揭示eNOS在骨骼肌及其他部位的作用。
IF 11.9 1区 医学 Q1 ENDOCRINOLOGY & METABOLISM Pub Date : 2025-12-01 Epub Date: 2025-07-30 DOI: 10.1016/j.metabol.2025.156360
Pierre-Anne R. Laird , Rebecca M. Wall , Siobhan M. Craige
Exercise protects against several diseases including cardiometabolic disorders. However, the molecular mechanisms driving these adaptations remain incompletely defined. Endothelial nitric oxide synthase (eNOS), a key source of nitric oxide (NO), is implicated in regulating glucose uptake, fatty acid metabolism, and mitochondrial remodeling in response to exercise. eNOS is expressed in both endothelial and non-endothelial cells and its effects on metabolism are multifaceted. Notably, eNOS is highly expressed in endothelial cells which are ubiquitous throughout all organ systems allowing them to closely integrate with surrounding cell types. This unique feature of the endothelium enables eNOS to influence both local microenvironments and signaling across organ systems. This review summarizes current findings on the role of eNOS-derived NO in exercise metabolism. Evidence suggests eNOS contributes to improved metabolic flexibility, enhanced mitochondrial function, and tissue crosstalk. However, data across experimental models remain mixed, with both supportive and conflicting results. Collectively, the literature indicates that eNOS plays a central, though context-dependent, role in facilitating exercise-induced metabolic benefits. Identifying the specific mechanisms and tissue contributions of eNOS activity remains an important area for future investigation, with potential relevance to metabolic disease prevention and treatment.
运动可以预防多种疾病,包括心脏代谢紊乱。然而,驱动这些适应的分子机制仍然不完全确定。内皮型一氧化氮合酶(eNOS)是一氧化氮(NO)的重要来源,参与调节运动后的葡萄糖摄取、脂肪酸代谢和线粒体重塑。eNOS在内皮细胞和非内皮细胞中均有表达,其对代谢的影响是多方面的。值得注意的是,eNOS在内皮细胞中高度表达,内皮细胞普遍存在于所有器官系统中,使它们能够与周围的细胞类型紧密结合。内皮的这一独特特征使eNOS能够影响局部微环境和跨器官系统的系统信号。本文综述了enos衍生NO在运动代谢中的作用。有证据表明,eNOS有助于改善代谢灵活性,增强线粒体功能和组织串扰。然而,不同实验模型的数据仍然是混杂的,既有支持的结果,也有相互矛盾的结果。总的来说,文献表明eNOS在促进运动诱导的代谢益处方面发挥着核心作用,尽管这依赖于环境。确定eNOS活性的具体机制和组织贡献仍然是未来研究的重要领域,与代谢性疾病的预防和治疗具有潜在的相关性。
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Emerging role of E4BP4/NFIL3 in metabolic homeostasis E4BP4/NFIL3在代谢稳态中的新作用。
IF 11.9 1区 医学 Q1 ENDOCRINOLOGY & METABOLISM Pub Date : 2025-12-01 Epub Date: 2025-09-16 DOI: 10.1016/j.metabol.2025.156390
Shuman Ran , Siqi Wang , Qi Jin , Genzheng Liu , Xiaobin Xue , Peng Qu , Liang Peng , Hua Meng
E4BP4/NFIL3 (E4 promoter-binding protein 4 or nuclear factor interleukin-3-regulated protein), is well-established for its association with circadian rhythm regulation and immune function. Recent advances in research have revealed its emerging and indispensable role in metabolic homeostasis, positioning it at the crossroads of circadian biology, immune responses, and metabolic balance. This review summarizes three decades of research on E4BP4/NFIL3 and explores its structural basis and regulatory functions. We synthesized current insights into the regulatory pathways that govern E4BP4/NFIL3 and discuss its central role in various metabolic scenarios, emphasizing its emerging significance as a pivotal metabolic regulator. Finally, we identify critical, unresolved questions and propose future research directions to enhance our understanding of E4BP4/NFIL3's broader implications in metabolic health.
E4BP4/NFIL3 (E4启动子结合蛋白4或核因子白介素-3调节蛋白)因其与昼夜节律调节和免疫功能相关而被证实。最近的研究进展表明,它在代谢稳态中发挥着不可或缺的作用,处于昼夜节律生物学、免疫反应和代谢平衡的十字路口。本文综述了近30年来有关E4BP4/NFIL3的研究,并对其结构基础和调控功能进行了探讨。我们综合了目前对E4BP4/NFIL3调控途径的见解,并讨论了其在各种代谢情景中的核心作用,强调了其作为关键代谢调节剂的新意义。最后,我们确定了关键的、未解决的问题,并提出了未来的研究方向,以增强我们对E4BP4/NFIL3在代谢健康中的更广泛影响的理解。
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Relationship of GDF15 with hepatic mitochondrial respiration is depending on the presence of fibrosis in obese individuals GDF15与肝脏线粒体呼吸的关系取决于肥胖个体中纤维化的存在。
IF 11.9 1区 医学 Q1 ENDOCRINOLOGY & METABOLISM Pub Date : 2025-12-01 Epub Date: 2025-09-13 DOI: 10.1016/j.metabol.2025.156391
Anna Giannakogeorgou , Sabine Kahl , Cesare Granata , Geronimo Heilmann , Lucia Mastrototaro , Bedair Dewidar , Pavel Bobrov , Irene Esposito , Aslihan Yavas , Sandra Trenkamp , Frank A. Granderath , Matthias Schlensak , Christos S. Mantzoros , Michael Roden , Patrick Schrauwen

Background and purpose

Preclinical studies reported elevated growth differentiation factor 15 (GDF15) when mitochondrial function is reduced. In humans, metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) and steatohepatitis (MASH) exhibit different hepatic mitochondrial adaptation. We hypothesized that circulating GDF15 differently correlates with hepatic mitochondrial respiration in obesity and/or MASLD/MASH.

Methods

Humans without (n = 20) and with biopsy-confirmed MASLD (n = 20) or MASH (n = 20) underwent hyperinsulinemic-euglycemic clamps to assess whole-body (M-value) and adipose-tissue (insulin-induced NEFA suppression) insulin sensitivity. Fasting serum GDF15 and glucagon were quantified by ELISA. Mitochondrial respiration was measured in liver obtained during bariatric surgery by high-resolution respirometry. Associations were assessed with Spearman's nonparametric correlation.

Results

Serum GDF15 correlated negatively with M-value (r = −0.35, p = 0.017) and NEFA suppression (r = −0.29, p = 0.046), but not with hepatic mitochondrial respiration across the whole cohort. However, correlations were found upon stratification into groups based on the presence (n = 37, age: 41 ± 2y, BMI: 49 ± 1 kg/m2) or absence of hepatic fibrosis (n = 23, 44 ± 2 years, BMI: 49 ± 1 kg/m2). In persons without fibrosis, GDF15 correlated positively with fatty acid oxidation-linked (FP; r = 0.35, p = 0.035) and maximal coupled (FNSP; r = 0.42, p = 0.010) mitochondrial respiration. Conversely, GDF15 correlated negatively with hepatic FNP in persons with fibrosis (r = −0.48, p = 0.022).

Conclusions

In humans with obesity, serum GDF15 correlates positively with hepatic mitochondrial respiration in persons without, but negatively in persons with hepatic fibrosis. Future studies are needed to investigate whether and how GDF15 affects hepatic mitochondrial respiration in a fibrosis-dependent manner and/or, conversely, how fibrosis might modulate hepatic GDF15 secretion through altered mitochondrial function.
背景和目的:临床前研究报道,当线粒体功能降低时,生长分化因子15 (GDF15)升高。在人类中,代谢功能障碍相关的脂肪性肝病(MASLD)和脂肪性肝炎(MASH)表现出不同的肝脏线粒体适应。我们假设在肥胖和/或MASLD/MASH中,循环GDF15与肝脏线粒体呼吸有不同的相关性。方法:没有(n = 20)和活检证实MASLD (n = 20)或MASH (n = 20)的人接受高胰岛素-正血糖钳夹,评估全身(m值)和脂肪组织(胰岛素诱导的NEFA抑制)胰岛素敏感性。ELISA法测定空腹血清GDF15和胰高血糖素含量。通过高分辨率呼吸计测量减肥手术中肝脏的线粒体呼吸。用Spearman非参数相关法评估相关性。结果:在整个队列中,血清GDF15与m值(r = -0.35,p = 0.017)和NEFA抑制(r = -0.29,p = 0.046)呈负相关,但与肝脏线粒体呼吸无关。然而,相关性被发现在分层分组基于存在(n = 37岁的年龄:41 ± 2 y, BMI: 49 ±1  kg / m2)或缺乏肝纤维化(n = 23日,44 ±2  年,BMI: 49 ±1  kg / m2)。在无纤维化的人群中,GDF15与脂肪酸氧化相关(FP; r = 0.35,p = 0.035)和最大耦合(FNSP; r = 0.42,p = 0.010)线粒体呼吸呈正相关。相反,在纤维化患者中,GDF15与肝脏FNP呈负相关(r = -0.48,p = 0.022)。结论:在肥胖人群中,血清GDF15与无肥胖人群的肝脏线粒体呼吸呈正相关,而与肝纤维化人群呈负相关。未来的研究需要调查GDF15是否以及如何以纤维化依赖的方式影响肝脏线粒体呼吸和/或相反,纤维化如何通过改变线粒体功能调节肝脏GDF15分泌。
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SerpinA3N in leptin-sensitive neurons is required for energy and glucose homeostasis and autonomic regulation 瘦素敏感神经元中的SerpinA3N是能量和葡萄糖稳态和自主调节所必需的。
IF 11.9 1区 医学 Q1 ENDOCRINOLOGY & METABOLISM Pub Date : 2025-12-01 Epub Date: 2025-09-09 DOI: 10.1016/j.metabol.2025.156387
Deng Fu Guo , Zili Luo , Alexis Olson , Donald A. Morgan , Elizabeth A. Newell , Kamal Rahmouni

Aims

SerpinA3N (Serpin peptidase inhibitor clade A member 3) is a serine protease inhibitor upregulated in the hypothalamus by leptin and obesity, yet its role in physiological regulation remains poorly understood. This study aims to elucidate the role of hypothalamic SerpinA3N in regulation of energy balance, glucose homeostasis, and autonomic and cardiovascular functions.

Methods and results

Immunostaining revealed that SerpinA3N is primarily expressed in neurons, including those expressing the leptin receptor (LepRb). Targeted deletion of SerpinA3N in LepRb neurons reduced body weight and adiposity and improved insulin sensitivity in female mice. SerpinA3N deficiency also enhanced leptin sensitivity, evidenced by amplified leptin-induced anorexia, weight loss, and LepRb signaling in the hypothalamic arcuate nucleus. Upon exposure to an obesogenic diet, mice lacking SerpinA3N in LepRb neurons exhibited attenuated weight gain, hepatic lipid accumulation and microgliosis. Notably, SerpinA3N deletion in LepRb neurons impaired baroreflex sensitivity and elevated renal sympathetic nerve activity, with dietary obesity further exacerbating sympathetic tone.

Conclusions

These findings identify neuronal SerpinA3N as a key regulator of energy balance, leptin and insulin sensitivity, and autonomic function.
目的:SerpinA3N(丝氨酸肽酶抑制剂分支A成员3)是一种丝氨酸蛋白酶抑制剂,在下丘脑中被瘦素和肥胖上调,但其在生理调节中的作用尚不清楚。本研究旨在阐明下丘脑SerpinA3N在调节能量平衡、葡萄糖稳态、自主神经和心血管功能中的作用。方法和结果:免疫染色显示,SerpinA3N主要表达在神经元中,包括表达瘦素受体(LepRb)的神经元。在LepRb神经元中靶向删除SerpinA3N可以降低雌性小鼠的体重和肥胖,并改善胰岛素敏感性。SerpinA3N缺乏也增强了瘦素敏感性,这可以通过瘦素引起的厌食症、体重减轻和下丘脑弓状核中的LepRb信号传导放大来证明。暴露于致肥性饮食后,LepRb神经元中缺乏SerpinA3N的小鼠表现出体重增加减轻、肝脏脂质积累和小胶质细胞增生。值得注意的是,LepRb神经元中SerpinA3N的缺失损害了压力反射敏感性和肾交感神经活动的升高,饮食肥胖进一步加剧了交感神经张力。结论:这些发现表明神经元SerpinA3N是能量平衡、瘦素和胰岛素敏感性以及自主神经功能的关键调节因子。
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Modulating metabolism to improve the therapeutic outcomes of CAR cell therapies: From bench to bedside 调节代谢以改善CAR细胞疗法的治疗效果:从实验到临床。
IF 11.9 1区 医学 Q1 ENDOCRINOLOGY & METABOLISM Pub Date : 2025-12-01 Epub Date: 2025-08-28 DOI: 10.1016/j.metabol.2025.156375
Dengxiong Li , Jie Wang , Ruicheng Wu , Qingxin Yu , Fanglin Shao , Dilinaer Wusiman , Zhipeng Wang , Zhouting Tuo , Luxia Ye , Yiqing Guo , Koo Han Yoo , Zhihong Liu , William C. Cho , Dechao Feng
Chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) cell therapies have emerged as a groundbreaking approach in cancer treatment, offering new hope for patients with refractory tumors. Despite their success, the therapeutic efficacy of CAR cell therapies is often undermined by metabolic factors within the tumor microenvironment (TME), which impede CAR cell function and lead to treatment resistance. Current literature has not fully explored how these metabolic processes contribute to CAR cell therapy failure, particularly in the context of solid tumors, where the TME presents unique challenges. Addressing this gap is crucial for enhancing the effectiveness of CAR cell therapies across a broader range of cancers. Here, we review the latest research on the metabolic mechanisms that influence CAR cell therapy outcomes, from preclinical studies to clinical applications. We conducted a comprehensive analysis of studies from PubMed and Web of Science, focusing on how various metabolic processes—such as hypoxia, immune cytokine signaling, glycolysis, adenine metabolism, cellular senescence, lactic acid increment, and cholesterol metabolism—affect CAR cell functions, including cytotoxicity, proliferation, stemness, and activation. Additionally, we examine how interactions between CAR cells and other components of the TME, such as tumor cells, stromal cells, and the extracellular matrix, contribute to an immune-suppressive environment that diminishes CAR cell efficacy. We also discuss potential strategies for overcoming these metabolic barriers, including the development of CAR cells with enhanced metabolic regulation, gene expression modulation, and the combination of CAR cell therapy with existing pharmacological treatments. Our findings underscore the critical role of metabolism in shaping the anti-tumor efficacy of CAR cell therapies in both hematologic and solid tumors. By targeting metabolic pathways within the TME, it is possible to enhance CAR cell infiltration, function, and persistence, thereby overcoming resistance and improving therapeutic outcomes. This approach not only addresses a key limitation in current CAR cell therapies but also paves the way for more effective cancer treatments in the future.
嵌合抗原受体(CAR)细胞疗法已经成为一种突破性的癌症治疗方法,为难治性肿瘤患者提供了新的希望。尽管取得了成功,但CAR细胞疗法的治疗效果经常受到肿瘤微环境(TME)内代谢因素的破坏,这些代谢因素阻碍了CAR细胞的功能并导致治疗耐药性。目前的文献并没有充分探讨这些代谢过程是如何导致CAR细胞治疗失败的,特别是在实体肿瘤的背景下,TME提出了独特的挑战。解决这一差距对于提高CAR细胞疗法在更广泛的癌症中的有效性至关重要。在这里,我们回顾了影响CAR细胞治疗结果的代谢机制的最新研究,从临床前研究到临床应用。我们对来自PubMed和Web of Science的研究进行了综合分析,重点关注各种代谢过程(如缺氧、免疫细胞因子信号传导、糖酵解、腺嘌呤代谢、细胞衰老、乳酸增加和胆固醇代谢)如何影响CAR细胞功能,包括细胞毒性、增殖、干细胞和活化。此外,我们还研究了CAR细胞与TME的其他成分(如肿瘤细胞、基质细胞和细胞外基质)之间的相互作用如何导致免疫抑制环境,从而降低CAR细胞的功效。我们还讨论了克服这些代谢障碍的潜在策略,包括开发具有增强代谢调节、基因表达调节的CAR细胞,以及将CAR细胞治疗与现有药物治疗相结合。我们的研究结果强调了代谢在血液和实体肿瘤中形成CAR细胞疗法抗肿瘤疗效的关键作用。通过靶向TME内的代谢途径,有可能增强CAR细胞的浸润、功能和持久性,从而克服耐药性并改善治疗结果。这种方法不仅解决了当前CAR细胞疗法的一个关键限制,而且为未来更有效的癌症治疗铺平了道路。
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Disruption of mitochondria-associated membranes contributes to the dysregulation of insulin secretion in undernutrition, obesity, and double burden of malnutrition 线粒体相关膜的破坏有助于营养不良、肥胖和营养不良双重负担中胰岛素分泌的失调。
IF 11.9 1区 医学 Q1 ENDOCRINOLOGY & METABOLISM Pub Date : 2025-12-01 Epub Date: 2025-09-15 DOI: 10.1016/j.metabol.2025.156393
Thiago dos Reis Araujo , Joel Alves da Silva Junior , Bruna Lourençoni Alves , Dimitrius Santiago Passos Simões Fróes Guimarães , Lohanna Monali Barreto , Mariana Roberta Rodrigues Muniz , Jennifer Rieusset , Everardo Magalhães Carneiro

Aims/hypothesis

Nutritional disorders directly affect the endocrine pancreas, increasing the susceptibility to type 2 diabetes mellitus. However, the molecular mechanisms underlying these alterations remain unknown. This study aims to characterize the role of endoplasmic reticulum (ER)-mitochondria contact sites, known as mitochondrial-associated membranes (MAMs), in insulin secretion dysfunctions associated with undernutrition, obesity, and the double burden of malnutrition (DBM).

Methods

Rat pancreatic INS-1E β-cells were cultured in a medium without amino acids supplemented with 1 × (control) or 0.25 × (amino acid restriction) of an amino acid solution for 48 h, and then cells were exposed to a fatty acid mix for 48 h. Male C57BL/6 mice were fed a normoprotein diet (14 % protein) or protein-restricted diet (6 % protein) for 6 weeks and subsequently a high-fat diet (35 % kcal) for 12 weeks. ER-mitochondria interactions were evaluated by in situ proximity ligation assay and transmission electronic microscopy.

Results

Our findings indicate that protein restriction reduces ER-mitochondria contacts in pancreatic beta-cells, leading to decreased mitochondrial metabolism and glucose-stimulated insulin secretion (GSIS). In contrast, obesity increases ER-mitochondria contact points, mitochondrial metabolism, and GSIS in pancreatic beta-cells, without alterations in viability. DBM results in a significant increase in ER-mitochondria contacts, elevated mitochondrial calcium levels, increased production of reactive oxygen species, and cell death, collectively contributing to impaired GSIS response in the context of obesity.

Conclusions/interpretation

These data indicates that MAMs play a crucial role in GSIS during nutritional disorders such as undernutrition, obesity, and DBM. Importantly, changes in MAMs precede GSIS impairment, therefore targeting these interactions might prevent further disruption in beta-cell function.
目的/假设:营养失调直接影响胰腺内分泌,增加2型糖尿病的易感性。然而,这些变化背后的分子机制尚不清楚。本研究旨在描述内质网(ER)-线粒体接触部位(称为线粒体相关膜(MAMs))在与营养不良、肥胖和营养不良双重负担(DBM)相关的胰岛素分泌功能障碍中的作用。方法:将大鼠胰腺INS-1E β细胞在不含氨基酸的培养基中,添加1 × (对照)或0.25 × (氨基酸限制)的氨基酸溶液培养48 h,然后将细胞暴露于脂肪酸混合物中48 h。雄性C57BL/6小鼠喂食正常蛋白饮食(14 %蛋白质)或蛋白质限制饮食(6 %蛋白质)6 周,随后喂食高脂肪饮食(35 % kcal) 12 周。通过原位接近结扎试验和透射电镜评估er -线粒体相互作用。结果:我们的研究结果表明,蛋白质限制减少了胰腺β细胞中er -线粒体的接触,导致线粒体代谢和葡萄糖刺激胰岛素分泌(GSIS)下降。相比之下,肥胖增加了胰β细胞的er -线粒体接触点、线粒体代谢和GSIS,而不改变生存能力。DBM导致er -线粒体接触显著增加,线粒体钙水平升高,活性氧产生增加,细胞死亡,共同导致肥胖背景下GSIS反应受损。结论/解释:这些数据表明MAMs在营养失调(如营养不良、肥胖和DBM)期间的GSIS中起着至关重要的作用。重要的是,MAMs的变化先于GSIS损伤,因此靶向这些相互作用可能会防止β细胞功能的进一步破坏。
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27-Hydroxycholesterol exacerbates hepatic insulin resistance via plasma membrane cholesterol remodeling 羟基胆固醇通过质膜胆固醇重塑加剧肝脏胰岛素抵抗。
IF 11.9 1区 医学 Q1 ENDOCRINOLOGY & METABOLISM Pub Date : 2025-12-01 Epub Date: 2025-09-15 DOI: 10.1016/j.metabol.2025.156392
Jinni Yang , Xue Yang , Yuan Zheng , Anhui Wang , Ziwen Kong , Qinwen Xiao , Yuan Tian , Haijuan Dong , Zunjian Zhang , Min Wang , Rui Song

Background and aims

Insulin resistance is a key driver of metabolic disorders, yet its molecular mechanisms remain elusive. This study identifies 27-hydroxycholesterol (27HC), a cholesterol-derived metabolite, and investigates its role in insulin resistance.

Methods

Targeted metabolomics quantified absolute and relative levels of 27HC (27HC/cholesterol ratio) in patients, mice, and hepatocytes. Insulin resistant mouse models were established to characterize spatiotemporal dynamics of 27HC and related enzymes. Functional analyses assessed 27HC's effect on insulin signaling across multiple hepatocyte types. Transcriptomic analysis identified key effector pathways. Plasma membrane cholesterol accessibility was evaluated using biosensors and validated by cholesterol rescue. Membrane protein extraction, immunofluorescence, and flow cytometry were employed to assess the impact of 27HC on insulin receptor (IR) distribution and binding capacity.

Results

Elevated 27HC levels were observed in patients with metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD), obese and type 2 diabetic mice (T2DM), and PA-treated HepG2 and primary hepatocytes, correlating with impaired insulin sensitivity. CYP27A1 was identified as the key enzyme regulating liver 27HC levels. In vitro studies demonstrated that 27HC disrupts insulin signaling in HepG2, AML12, and primary hepatocytes, whereas CYP27A1 knockdown restored IR responsiveness. 27HC suppresses SREBP2-dependent cholesterol biosynthesis, depleting accessible cholesterol in the plasma membrane, triggering IR mislocalization and signal attenuation. Liver-specific CYP27A1 silencing in mice fed a high-fat diet improved systemic insulin sensitivity and restored metabolic homeostasis.

Conclusion

Our findings establish 27HC as a key effector linking cholesterol metabolism to insulin resistance and propose CYP27A1 inhibition as a potential therapeutic strategy for insulin resistance.
背景和目的:胰岛素抵抗是代谢紊乱的关键驱动因素,但其分子机制尚不明确。本研究确定了27-羟基胆固醇(27HC),一种胆固醇衍生的代谢物,并研究了其在胰岛素抵抗中的作用。方法:靶向代谢组学量化患者、小鼠和肝细胞中27HC (27HC/胆固醇比值)的绝对和相对水平。建立胰岛素抵抗小鼠模型,表征27HC及相关酶的时空动态。功能分析评估了27HC对多种肝细胞类型胰岛素信号传导的影响。转录组学分析确定了关键的效应通路。用生物传感器评估质膜胆固醇可及性,并通过胆固醇抢救进行验证。采用膜蛋白提取、免疫荧光和流式细胞术评估27HC对胰岛素受体(IR)分布和结合能力的影响。结果:在代谢功能障碍相关脂肪变性肝病(MASLD)、肥胖和2型糖尿病小鼠(T2DM)以及pa处理的HepG2和原代肝细胞中观察到27HC水平升高,与胰岛素敏感性受损相关。CYP27A1被认为是调节肝脏27HC水平的关键酶。体外研究表明,27HC破坏HepG2、AML12和原代肝细胞中的胰岛素信号传导,而CYP27A1敲低可恢复IR反应性。27HC抑制srebp2依赖性胆固醇的生物合成,耗尽质膜内可接近的胆固醇,引发IR错定位和信号衰减。高脂饮食小鼠肝脏特异性CYP27A1沉默可改善全身胰岛素敏感性并恢复代谢稳态。结论:我们的研究结果表明,27HC是连接胆固醇代谢和胰岛素抵抗的关键效应因子,并提出CYP27A1抑制是胰岛素抵抗的潜在治疗策略。
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Syndecan-1 regulates lipid metabolism and mitigates fibrosis during the transition from acute kidney injury to chronic kidney disease Syndecan-1调节脂质代谢,减轻急性肾损伤向慢性肾病转变过程中的纤维化。
IF 11.9 1区 医学 Q1 ENDOCRINOLOGY & METABOLISM Pub Date : 2025-11-01 Epub Date: 2025-08-07 DOI: 10.1016/j.metabol.2025.156374
Daoqi Shen , Liyu Lin , Yiqi Su , Ying Huang , Yaqiong Wang , Jiarui Xu , Wuhua Jiang , Zhen Zhang , Xiaoqiang Ding , Xialian Xu

Background

The transition from acute kidney injury (AKI) to chronic kidney disease (CKD) is characterized by persistent renal fibrosis, in which abnormal lipid metabolism plays a crucial role. Syndecan-1 (SDC-1) has been implicated in various tissue remodeling processes; however, its role in lipid metabolism and fibrosis during the progression from AKI to CKD is not well understood.

Methods

This study used a murine model of unilateral ischemia-reperfusion-induced AKI-to-CKD progression for in vivo analysis and employed transforming growth factor-beta (TGF-β)-induced fibrosis in Human Kidney-2 cells and primary mouse tubular epithelial cells for in vitro studies. The tubule-specific knockout and overexpression of SDC-1 mice were utilized to investigate kidney fibrosis and lipid metabolism.

Results

Following unilateral ischemia-reperfusion and TGF-β stimulation, SDC-1 expression was significantly reduced, exacerbating renal fibrosis. Notably, SDC-1 deficiency led to lipid accumulation in the kidneys, while its overexpression alleviated lipid overload and improved metabolic parameters. Furthermore, SDC-1 played a crucial role in regulating fatty acid-binding protein 7 (FABP7), and its absence resulted in increased FABP7 levels. Inhibition of FABP7 not only reduced fibrosis but also restored carnitine palmitoyltransferase 1α expression, which suggests that the SDC-1/FABP7 axis is critical for maintaining lipid homeostasis and mitigating fibrosis in the kidney.

Conclusion

These findings underscore the importance of SDC-1 in lipid metabolism and suggest that targeting lipid metabolic pathways may represent therapeutic strategies that can slow the progression of AKI to CKD.
背景:从急性肾损伤(AKI)到慢性肾脏疾病(CKD)的转变以持续的肾纤维化为特征,其中异常的脂质代谢起着至关重要的作用。Syndecan-1 (SDC-1)参与多种组织重塑过程;然而,在从AKI到CKD的过程中,其在脂质代谢和纤维化中的作用尚不清楚。方法:本研究采用小鼠单侧缺血再灌注诱导的aki向ckd进展模型进行体内分析,并采用转化生长因子β (TGF-β)诱导的人肾-2细胞和小鼠原代小管上皮细胞纤维化进行体外研究。利用小管特异性敲除和SDC-1小鼠的过表达来研究肾脏纤维化和脂质代谢。结果:单侧缺血再灌注和TGF-β刺激后,SDC-1表达明显降低,加重肾纤维化。值得注意的是,SDC-1缺乏导致肾脏脂质积累,而其过表达减轻了脂质过载并改善了代谢参数。此外,SDC-1在调节脂肪酸结合蛋白7 (FABP7)中起着至关重要的作用,其缺失导致FABP7水平升高。抑制FABP7不仅可以减少纤维化,还可以恢复肉碱棕榈酰基转移酶1α的表达,这表明SDC-1/FABP7轴对维持肾脏脂质稳态和减轻纤维化至关重要。结论:这些发现强调了SDC-1在脂质代谢中的重要性,并提示靶向脂质代谢途径可能是减缓AKI向CKD进展的治疗策略。
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Unraveling the roles of mitochondrial sirtuins in aging-related diseases: From mechanistic insights to therapeutic strategies 揭示线粒体sirtuins在衰老相关疾病中的作用:从机制见解到治疗策略。
IF 11.9 1区 医学 Q1 ENDOCRINOLOGY & METABOLISM Pub Date : 2025-11-01 Epub Date: 2025-07-24 DOI: 10.1016/j.metabol.2025.156356
Yanyan Cao , Yan Wang , Na Zhao , Ziyue Yuan , Lan Zhang , Peng Jin
Mitochondrial sirtuins, including SIRT3, SIRT4, and SIRT5, play pivotal roles in maintaining mitochondrial homeostasis by regulating oxidative phosphorylation, energy metabolism, and redox balance. Dysregulation of these enzymes is closely associated with the pathogenesis of aging-related diseases such as neurodegenerative diseases, metabolic diseases, and cardiovascular diseases. SIRT3 has been the most extensively studied, demonstrating protective effects against oxidative stress and metabolic dysregulation. In contrast, while SIRT4 and SIRT5 are less characterized, they are critical for the regulation of insulin sensitivity, nitrogen metabolism, and mitochondrial function. This review focuses on the involvement of mitochondrial sirtuins in modulating cellular metabolism, redox balance, and mitochondrial homeostasis, highlighting their roles in the development and progression of aging-related diseases. Furthermore, we provide an overview of small-molecule modulators targeting mitochondrial sirtuins, which aim to restore cellular function, attenuate aging processes, and offer novel therapeutic strategies for treating aging-related diseases.
线粒体sirtuins,包括SIRT3、SIRT4和SIRT5,通过调节氧化磷酸化、能量代谢和氧化还原平衡,在维持线粒体稳态中起关键作用。这些酶的失调与衰老相关疾病如神经退行性疾病、代谢性疾病和心血管疾病的发病密切相关。SIRT3已被广泛研究,显示出对氧化应激和代谢失调的保护作用。相比之下,虽然SIRT4和SIRT5的特征较少,但它们对胰岛素敏感性、氮代谢和线粒体功能的调节至关重要。本文综述了线粒体sirtuins在调节细胞代谢、氧化还原平衡和线粒体稳态中的作用,重点介绍了它们在衰老相关疾病的发生和进展中的作用。此外,我们提供了针对线粒体sirtuins的小分子调节剂的概述,旨在恢复细胞功能,减缓衰老过程,并为治疗衰老相关疾病提供新的治疗策略。
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