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Changes in FGF21 Serum Concentrations and Liver mRNA Expression in an Experimental Model of Complete Lipodystrophy and Insulin-Resistant Diabetes

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    SYSNO ASEP0434081
    Document TypeJ - Journal Article
    R&D Document TypeJournal Article
    Subsidiary JČlánek ve WOS
    TitleChanges in FGF21 Serum Concentrations and Liver mRNA Expression in an Experimental Model of Complete Lipodystrophy and Insulin-Resistant Diabetes
    Author(s) Špolcová, Andrea (UOCHB-X) RID, ORCID
    Holubová, Martina (UOCHB-X) RID, ORCID
    Mikulášková, Barbora (UOCHB-X)
    Nagelová, Veronika (UOCHB-X) RID, ORCID
    Štofková, A. (CZ)
    Lacinová, Z. (CZ)
    Jurčovičová, J. (CZ)
    Haluzík, M. (CZ)
    Maletínská, Lenka (UOCHB-X) RID, ORCID
    Železná, Blanka (UOCHB-X) RID, ORCID
    Number of authors10
    Source TitlePhysiological Research. - : Fyziologický ústav AV ČR, v. v. i. - ISSN 0862-8408
    Roč. 63, č. 4 (2014), s. 483-490
    Number of pages8 s.
    Languageeng - English
    CountryCZ - Czech Republic
    KeywordsFGF21 ; A-ZIP mice ; lipodystrophy ; insulin resistance ; fatty liver ; GLUT-1
    Subject RIVCE - Biochemistry
    R&D ProjectsGAP303/10/1368 GA ČR - Czech Science Foundation (CSF)
    GAP303/12/0576 GA ČR - Czech Science Foundation (CSF)
    Institutional supportUOCHB-X - RVO:61388963
    UT WOS000342568400009
    EID SCOPUS84910053633
    AnnotationPatients with obesity and type 2 diabetes often display high levels of the anti-diabetic factor fibroblast growth factor-21 (FGF21), suggesting that the overproduction of FGF21 may result from increased adiposity in an attempt by white adipose tissue (WAT) to counteract insulin resistance. However, the production of FGF21 diabetes in the absence of WAT has not been examined. In this study, we investigated the effects of lipodystrophy in A-ZIP F-1 mice on FGF21 production in relation to diabetes. A-ZIP F-1 mice displayed high FGF21 plasma levels resulting from enhanced FGF21 mRNA expression in the liver. Concomitant enhancement of FGF21 receptor (FGFR1) and glucose transporter 1 (GLUT-1) mRNA expression was observed in the muscles of A-ZIP F-1 mice. Furthermore, the activation of hypothalamic NPY and AgRP mRNA expression positively correlated with plasma levels of FGF21 but not active ghrelin. Our study demonstrates that an increased FGF21 plasma level in lipodystrophic A-ZIP F-1 mice results mainly from up-regulated liver production but does not suffice to overcome the lipodystrophy-induced severe type 2-diabetes and insulin resistance in the liver linked to the augmented liver fat deposition.
    WorkplaceInstitute of Organic Chemistry and Biochemistry
    Contactasep@uochb.cas.cz ; Kateřina Šperková, Tel.: 232 002 584 ; Jana Procházková, Tel.: 220 183 418
    Year of Publishing2015
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