Investigation of the insulinotropic, insulinomimetic and endothelial actions of taurine in cells/tissues submitted to an in vitro amino acid restriction: an integrated and multifocal approach

• Grant number: 14/01717-9
• Support Opportunities: Research Projects - Thematic Grants
• Duration: February 01, 2015 - April 30, 2019
• Field of knowledge: Biological Sciences - Physiology - Physiology of Organs and Systems
• Principal Investigator: Everardo Magalhães Carneiro
• Grantee: Everardo Magalhães Carneiro
• Host Institution: Instituto de Biologia (IB). Universidade Estadual de Campinas (UNICAMP). Campinas , SP, Brazil
• Associated researchers: Ana Paula Couto Davel
• Associated grant(s): 15/01853-2 - Multi-User Equipment approved in grant 2014/01717-9, name of the equipment: dynamic fluorescence measurement system, AP.EMU
• Associated scholarship(s): 17/24851-0 - In vitro and in vivo analysis of the mechanism of action of tauroursodeoxycholic acid (TUDCA) on the mitochondrial function of pancreatic islets and insulin-responsive tissues submitted to amino acid restriction in association with fatty acids, BP.DR; 18/00447-9 - Investigation of the insulinotropic, insulinomimetic and endothelial actions of taurine in cells/tissues submitted to an in vitro amino acid restriction: an integrated and multifocal approach, BP.TT; 18/00008-5 - Investigation of insulinotropic, insulinomimetic and endothelial effects of taurine in cells / tissues submitted to in vitro restriction of amino acids: an integrated and multifocal approach, BP.TT; 16/08543-1 - Molecular and functional analysis of taurine mechanism of action in C2C12 cells in culture medium with amino acids restrictions, BP.IC

Abstract

Intrauterine and early life nutritional deficiency favors metabolic and cardiovascular disorders such as hypertension and insulin resistance. In this context, insulinotropic amino acids may act as a complementary therapy. Currently our group investigates the effects of amino acids depletion in vitro on insulin secretion and action. So far, we have reported that the in vitro withdrawal of all amino acids reduces insulin secretion in a similar manner observed in the in vivo model of protein malnourished rodents. However, the individual role of different amino acids on the control of insulin secretion and action has not been established yet. Taurine is an amino acid synthesized from cysteine involved in several intracellular processes such as cellular volume and Ca2+ flux control. Among potential insulinotropic and insulinomimetic amino acids, taurine action on metabolic and endothelial homeostasis is detached in several studies. Although evidence point to the relevance of this amino acid, there are unanswered questions regarding the mechanisms by which its action occurs. Therefore, this proposal aims to investigate the intracellular mechanisms associated with insulinotropic, insulinomimetics and endothelial effects of taurine. To achieve these objectives, it will be employed in vitro cellular lines and animal protein malnutrition models to the study insulin, glucagon and somatostatin secretion and action focusing on dinamic oscilations of Ca2+, ATP, NAD(P)H and mitochondrial membrane potencial (Èm) in pancreatic islets, hepatocytes, miotubules and endothelial cells submitted to an in vitro protocol of protein restriction. (AU)

Scientific publications

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(References retrieved automatically from Web of Science and SciELO through information on FAPESP grants and their corresponding numbers as mentioned in the publications by the authors)

GUIZONI, DANIELE M.; FREITAS, ISRAELLE N.; VICTORIO, JAMAIRA A.; POSSEBOM, ISABELA R.; ARAUJO, THIAGO R.; CARNEIRO, EVERARDO M.; DAVEL, ANA P.. Taurine treatment reverses protein malnutrition-induced endothelial dysfunction of the pancreatic vasculature: The role of hydrogen sulfide. METABOLISM-CLINICAL AND EXPERIMENTAL, v. 116, MAR 2021. (14/01717-9, 13/07607-8, 16/14461-8)

VETTORAZZI, JEAN FRANCIESCO; KURAUTI, MIRIAN AYUMI; SOARES, GABRIELA MOREIRA; BORCK, PATRICIA CRISTINE; FERREIRA, SANDRA MARA; SOUTO BRANCO, RENATO CHAVES; LIMA MICHELONE, LUCIANA DE SOUZA; BOSCHERO, ANTONIO CARLOS; COSTA JUNIOR, JOSE MARIA; CARNEIRO, EVERARDO MAGALHAES. Bile acid TUDCA improves insulin clearance by increasing the expression of insulin-degrading enzyme in the liver of obese mice. SCIENTIFIC REPORTS, v. 7, NOV 1 2017. (14/01717-9, 15/12611-0, 13/01318-4)

BORCK, PATRICIA C.; BATISTA, THIAGO M.; VETTORAZZI, JEAN F.; SOARES, GABRIELA M.; LUBACZEUSKI, CAMILA; GUAN, DONGYIN; BOSCHERO, ANTONIO C.; VIEIRA, ELAINE; LAZAR, MITCHELL A.; CARNEIRO, EVERARDO M.. Nighttime light exposure enhances Rev-erb alpha-targeting microRNAs and contributes to hepatic steatosis. METABOLISM-CLINICAL AND EXPERIMENTAL, v. 85, p. 250-258, AUG 2018. (13/26740-0, 14/01717-9, 15/12611-0)

GARCIA-AREVALO, MARTA; LORZA-GIL, ESTELA; CARDOSO, LEANDRO; BATISTA, THIAGO MARTINS; ARAUJO, THIAGO REIS; FERREIRA RAMOS, LUIZ ALBERTO; AREAS, MIGUEL ARCANJO; NADAL, ANGEL; CARNEIRO, EVERARDO MAGALHAES; DAVEL, ANA PAULA. Ventricular Fibrosis and Coronary Remodeling Following Short-Term Exposure of Healthy and Malnourished Mice to Bisphenol A. FRONTIERS IN PHYSIOLOGY, v. 12, APR 12 2021. (18/26080-4, 14/09532-8, 14/01717-9, 13/07607-8)

GARCIA-AREVALO, MARTA; LORZA-GIL, ESTELA; LEITE, NAYARA; BRUNETTO, SERGIO; BOSCHERO, ANTONIO CARLOS; CARNEIRO, EVERARDO MAGALHAES. The 17-Beta-Estradiol Improves Insulin Sensitivity in a Rapid Estrogen Receptor Alpha-Dependent Manner in an Animal Model of Malnourishment. JOURNAL OF ENDOCRINOLOGY AND METABOLISM, v. 9, n. 5, p. 133-146, OCT 2019. (14/09532-8, 15/12611-0, 14/01717-9)

GONCALVES, LUCIANA MATEUS; VETTORAZZI, JEAN FRANCIESCO; VANZELA, EMERIELLE CRISTINE; FIGUEIREDO, MARIANA SARTO; BATISTA, THIAGO MARTINS; ZOPPI, CLAUDIO CESAR; BOSCHERO, ANTONIO CARLOS; CARNEIRO, EVERARDO MAGALHAES. Amino acid restriction increases beta-cell death under challenging conditions. Journal of Cellular Physiology, v. 234, n. 10, p. 16679-16684, OCT 2019. (14/01717-9)

GUIZONI, DANIELE M.; VETTORAZZI, JEAN F.; CARNEIRO, EVERARDO M.; DAVEL, ANA PAULA. Modulation of endothelium-derived nitric oxide production and activity by taurine and taurine-conjugated bile acids. NITRIC OXIDE-BIOLOGY AND CHEMISTRY, v. 94, p. 48-53, JAN 1 2020. (14/01717-9, 13/07607-8, 16/14461-8)

BORCK, PATRICIA CRISTINE; VETTORAZZI, JEAN FRANCIESCO; SOUTO BRANCO, RENATO CHAVES; BATISTA, THIAGO MARTINS; SANTOS-SILVA, JUNIA CAROLINA; NAKANISHI, VANESSA YUMI; BOSCHERO, ANTONIO CARLOS; RIBEIRO, ROSANE APARECIDA; CARNEIRO, EVERARDO MAGALHAES. Taurine supplementation induces long-term beneficial effects on glucose homeostasis in ob/ob mice. Amino Acids, v. 50, n. 6, p. 765-774, JUN 2018. (14/01717-9, 15/12611-0)

LUBACZEUSKI, CAMILA; GONCALVES, LUCIANA MATEUS; VETTORAZZI, JEAN FRANCIESCO; KURAUTI, MIRIAN AYUMI; SANTOS-SILVA, JUNIA CAROLINA; BONFLEUR, MARIA LUCIA; BOSCHERO, ANTONIO CARLOS; COSTA-JUNIOR, JOSE MARIA; CARNEIRO, EVERARDO MAGALHAES. Vagotomy Reduces Insulin Clearance in Obese Mice Programmed by Low-Protein Diet in the Adolescence. NEURAL PLASTICITY, 2017. (14/01717-9, 13/07607-8)