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Hypothalamic AMPK activation blocks lipopolysaccharide inhibition of glucose production in mice liver

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Author(s):
Santos, G. A. [1] ; Moura, R. F. [1] ; Vitorino, D. C. [2] ; Roman, E. A. F. R. [1] ; Torsoni, A. S. [3] ; Velloso, L. A. [1] ; Torsoni, M. A. [3]
Total Authors: 7
Affiliation:
[1] Univ Estadual Campinas UNICAMP, Fac Ciencias Aplicadas, Dept Med Interna, Campinas, SP - Brazil
[2] Univ Estadual Campinas UNICAMP, Inst Biol, Dept Fisiol & Biofis, Campinas, SP - Brazil
[3] Univ Estadual Campinas UNICAMP, Fac Ciencias Aplicadas, BR-13484350 Sao Paulo - Brazil
Total Affiliations: 3
Document type: Journal article
Source: Molecular and Cellular Endocrinology; v. 381, n. 1-2, p. 88-96, DEC 5 2013.
Web of Science Citations: 10
Abstract

Endotoxic hypoglycaemia has an important role in the survival rates of septic patients. Previous studies have demonstrated that hypothalamic AMP-activated protein kinase (hyp-AMPK) activity is sufficient to modulate glucose homeostasis. However, the role of hyp-AMPK in hypoglycaemia associated with endotoxemia is unknown. The aims of this study were to examine hyp-AMPK dephosphorylation in lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-treated mice and to determine whether pharmacological hyp-AMPK activation could reduce the effects of endotoxemia on blood glucose levels. LPS-treated mice showed reduced food intake, diminished basal glycemia, increased serum TNF-alpha and IL-1 beta levels and increased hypothalamic p-TAK and TLR4/MyD88 association. These effects were accompanied by hyp-AMPK/ACC dephosphorylation. LPS-treated mice also showed diminished liver expression of PEPCK/G6Pase, reduction in p-FOXO1, p-AMPK, p-STAT3 and p-JNK level and glucose production. Pharmacological hyp-AMPK activation blocked the effects of LPS on the hyp-AMPK phosphorylation, liver PEPCK expression and glucose production. Furthermore, the effects of LPS were TLR4-dependent because hyp-AMPK phosphorylation, liver PEPCK expression and fasting glycemia were not affected in TLR4-mutant mice. These results suggest that hyp-AMPK activity may be an important pharmacological target to control glucose homeostasis during endotoxemia. (C) 2013 Elsevier Ireland Ltd. All rights reserved. (AU)

FAPESP's process: 11/17656-0 - Modulation of hypothalamic AMPK and energy homeostasis by LPS: the role of toll like Receptor-4 (TLR-4)
Grantee:Marcio Alberto Torsoni
Support Opportunities: Regular Research Grants
FAPESP's process: 10/14034-6 - Modulation of hepatic metabolism of glucose by activation of inflammatory pathway: the role of hypothalamic AMPK and toll like receptor 4 (TLR4)proteins.
Grantee:Gustavo Aparecido dos Santos
Support Opportunities: Scholarships in Brazil - Master
FAPESP's process: 09/16775-6 - Toll Like Receptor activation in the hypothalamus rats and the modulation of energy balance: the role of AMPK/ACC and mTOR
Grantee:Daniele Cristina Vitorino
Support Opportunities: Scholarships in Brazil - Doctorate