bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory),
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Sept. 13, 2024
Abstract
The
dual
glucagon/glucagon-like
peptide
1
receptor
(GCGR/GLP1R)
agonists
have
superior
efficacy
in
promoting
weight
loss
and
metabolic
improvements
obesity
dysfunction-associated
steatohepatitis
(MASH)
than
current
available
mono-agonists.
However,
the
mechanisms
underlying
these
benefits
are
not
fully
understood.
While
effects
on
appetite
regulation
glucose
control
through
GLP1R
agonism
well
established,
role
of
GCGR
changes
is
less
defined.
Using
a
GCGR/GLP1R
agonist
BI
456908
selective
semaglutide,
we
could
show
that
achieved
by
engaging
hepatic
without
adversely
affecting
control.
Furthermore,
demonstrate
critical
for
facilitating
plasma
liver
lipid
clearance
stimulated
agonist.
Overall,
findings
highlight
crucial
contributions
to
combined
GCGR/GL1R
activation.
Cell Metabolism,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
36(9), P. 2130 - 2145.e7
Published: July 30, 2024
Adipose
tissue
can
recruit
catabolic
adipocytes
that
utilize
chemical
energy
to
dissipate
heat.
This
process
occurs
either
by
uncoupled
respiration
through
uncoupling
protein
1
(UCP1)
or
utilizing
ATP-dependent
futile
cycles
(FCs).
However,
it
remains
unclear
how
these
pathways
coexist
since
both
processes
rely
on
the
mitochondrial
membrane
potential.
Utilizing
single-nucleus
RNA
sequencing
deconvolute
heterogeneity
of
subcutaneous
adipose
in
mice
and
humans,
we
identify
at
least
2
distinct
subpopulations
beige
adipocytes:
FC-adipocytes
UCP1-beige
adipocytes.
Importantly,
demonstrate
FC-adipocyte
subpopulation
is
highly
metabolically
active
utilizes
FCs
energy,
thus
contributing
thermogenesis
independent
Ucp1.
Furthermore,
are
important
drivers
systemic
homeostasis
linked
glucose
metabolism
obesity
resistance
humans.
Taken
together,
our
findings
a
noncanonical
thermogenic
adipocyte
subpopulation,
which
could
be
an
regulator
mammals.
bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory),
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: April 30, 2024
Abstract
Glucagon-like
peptide-1
receptor
(GLP-1R)
agonists
(GLP-1RAs)
ameliorate
mitochondrial
health
by
increasing
its
turnover
and
improving
quality
control.
While
the
GLP-1R
is
well
known
to
stimulate
cAMP
production
leading
activation
of
Protein
Kinase
A
(PKA)
Exchange
Activated
cyclic
AMP
2
(Epac2)
signalling,
there
a
lack
understanding
molecular
mechanisms
linking
GLP-1RA-induced
signalling
with
remodelling
improved
function.
Here
we
present
dataset
that
demonstrates
that,
following
GLP-1RA
stimulation
in
pancreatic
β-cells,
interacts
endoplasmic
reticulum
(ER)
membrane
contact
site
(MCS)
organising
factor
VAP-B
from
an
endocytic
location
engage
SPHKAP,
A-kinase
anchoring
protein
(AKAP)
associated
type
diabetes
(T2D)
adiposity
genome-wide
association
studies
(GWAS),
trigger
pool
mitochondrially
localised
PKA
phosphorylates
cristae
organizing
system
(MICOS)
complex
component
MIC19,
enabling
optimal
β-cell
Journal of Bacteriology,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: March 31, 2025
ABSTRACT
Bacterial
energy-spilling
pathways—such
as
overflow
metabolism
and
futile
cycles—have
been
considered
inefficient
forms
of
that
result
from
poor
regulatory
control
or
function
mechanisms
to
cope
with
excess
energy.
However,
mounting
evidence
places
these
seemingly
wasteful
reactions
at
the
fulcrum
between
metabolic
signaling
stress
adaptation
in
bacteria.
Specifically,
pathways
may
mediate
reprogramming
observed
when
cells
encounter
growth-limiting
constraints
(i.e.,
nutrient
limitation).
Recent
insights
spotlight
microbial
an
intricate
network
coordinates
physiological
programming
energy
conditions.
Such
intracellular
cross
stalk
is
pivotal
survival
competitive,
fluctuating
environments
bacteria
frequently
nature.
In
light
this
paradigm
signaling,
are
increasingly
recognized
strategies
enable
rewiring
response
stress.
Overflow
cycles
generate
secondary
metabolites
properties,
alter
flux
rate
acquisition,
stimulate
nodes
trigger
specific
programs
environmental
challenges.
Furthermore,
observation
such
expensive
under
laboratory
conditions
purported
be
“energy
limiting”
fact
suggest
sufficiency,
compelling
us
rethink
how
we
model
limitation
starvation
for
Advanced Science,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
12(2)
Published: Nov. 21, 2024
Abstract
Muscular
atrophy
is
among
the
systematic
decline
in
organ
functions
aging,
while
defective
thermogenic
fat
functionality
precedes
these
anomalies.
The
potential
crosstalk
between
adipose
tissue
and
muscle
during
aging
poorly
understood.
In
this
study,
it
showed
that
UCP1
knockout
(KO)
mice
characterized
deteriorated
brown
(BAT)
function
yet
their
glucose
homeostasis
sustained
energy
expenditure
increased,
possibly
compensated
by
improved
inguinal
(iWAT)
compared
to
age‐matched
WT
mice.
To
understand
crosstalk,
RNA‐seq
metabolomic
analysis
were
performed
on
revealed
creatine
levels
are
increased
both
iWAT
of
KO
Interestingly,
molecular
metabolite
tracing
biosynthesis
uptake
mice,
suggesting
transportation
from
muscle.
Importantly,
analog
β‐GPA
abolished
differences
inhibitor
α‐CD
glycolytic
metabolism
Overall,
results
suggested
skeletal
compensate
for
declined
BAT
via
sustain
metabolic
homeostasis.