2023
Lysophosphatidic acid triggers inflammation in the liver and white adipose tissue in rat models of 1-acyl-sn-glycerol-3-phosphate acyltransferase 2 deficiency and overnutrition
Sakuma I, Gaspar R, Luukkonen P, Kahn M, Zhang D, Zhang X, Murray S, Golla J, Vatner D, Samuel V, Petersen K, Shulman G. Lysophosphatidic acid triggers inflammation in the liver and white adipose tissue in rat models of 1-acyl-sn-glycerol-3-phosphate acyltransferase 2 deficiency and overnutrition. Proceedings Of The National Academy Of Sciences Of The United States Of America 2023, 120: e2312666120. PMID: 38127985, PMCID: PMC10756285, DOI: 10.1073/pnas.2312666120.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2021
Short-term overnutrition induces white adipose tissue insulin resistance through sn-1,2-diacylglycerol – PKCε – insulin receptorT1160 phosphorylation
Lyu K, Zhang D, Song J, Li X, Perry RJ, Samuel VT, Shulman GI. Short-term overnutrition induces white adipose tissue insulin resistance through sn-1,2-diacylglycerol – PKCε – insulin receptorT1160 phosphorylation. JCI Insight 2021, 6: e139946. PMID: 33411692, PMCID: PMC7934919, DOI: 10.1172/jci.insight.139946.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsInsulin resistanceInsulin actionAdipose tissue insulin resistanceTissue insulin resistanceWT control miceHyperinsulinemic-euglycemic clampShort-term HFDTissue insulin actionAdipose tissue insulin actionDiet-fed ratsPotential therapeutic targetHFD feedingControl miceInsulin sensitivityTherapeutic targetLipolysis suppressionImpairs insulinHFDPKCε activationGlucose uptakeΕ activationMiceDiacylglycerol accumulationRecent evidenceProtein kinase C
2020
Dissociation of Muscle Insulin Resistance from Alterations in Mitochondrial Substrate Preference
Song JD, Alves TC, Befroy DE, Perry RJ, Mason GF, Zhang XM, Munk A, Zhang Y, Zhang D, Cline GW, Rothman DL, Petersen KF, Shulman GI. Dissociation of Muscle Insulin Resistance from Alterations in Mitochondrial Substrate Preference. Cell Metabolism 2020, 32: 726-735.e5. PMID: 33035493, PMCID: PMC8218871, DOI: 10.1016/j.cmet.2020.09.008.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAnimalsHumansInsulin ResistanceMaleMitochondriaMuscle, SkeletalRatsRats, Sprague-DawleyA Membrane-Bound Diacylglycerol Species Induces PKCϵ-Mediated Hepatic Insulin Resistance
Lyu K, Zhang Y, Zhang D, Kahn M, Ter Horst KW, Rodrigues MRS, Gaspar RC, Hirabara SM, Luukkonen PK, Lee S, Bhanot S, Rinehart J, Blume N, Rasch MG, Serlie MJ, Bogan JS, Cline GW, Samuel VT, Shulman GI. A Membrane-Bound Diacylglycerol Species Induces PKCϵ-Mediated Hepatic Insulin Resistance. Cell Metabolism 2020, 32: 654-664.e5. PMID: 32882164, PMCID: PMC7544641, DOI: 10.1016/j.cmet.2020.08.001.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAnimalsCell MembraneDiglyceridesHumansInsulin ResistanceLiverMalePhosphorylationProtein Kinase C-epsilonRatsRats, Sprague-DawleyReceptor, InsulinConceptsPlasma membraneEndoplasmic reticulumHigh-fat diet-induced hepatic insulin resistanceSubcellular fractionation methodInsulin receptor kinaseKey lipid speciesHepatic insulin resistanceDiet-induced hepatic insulin resistanceReceptor kinaseDiacylglycerol acyltransferase 2Molecular mechanismsAcute knockdownPhosphorylationLipid dropletsLipid speciesAcyltransferase 2KnockdownLiver-specific overexpressionDAG accumulationPKCϵDAG contentMembraneFractionation methodKinaseMitochondriaLeptin mediates postprandial increases in body temperature through hypothalamus–adrenal medulla–adipose tissue crosstalk
Perry RJ, Lyu K, Rabin-Court A, Dong J, Li X, Yang Y, Qing H, Wang A, Yang X, Shulman GI. Leptin mediates postprandial increases in body temperature through hypothalamus–adrenal medulla–adipose tissue crosstalk. Journal Of Clinical Investigation 2020, 130: 2001-2016. PMID: 32149734, PMCID: PMC7108915, DOI: 10.1172/jci134699.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsBrown adipose tissueLeptin concentrationsBody temperatureAdrenomedullary catecholamine secretionPlasma leptin concentrationsAdipose tissue lipolysisFasting-induced reductionFeeding-induced increaseMeal ingestionPlasma catecholaminesPostprandial increaseCatecholamine secretionObese ratsTissue lipolysisLean ratsAdrenergic activationAdipose tissueTissue crosstalkWeight gainIntragastric infusionRatsLeptinBolusLipolysisFatty acids
2019
Distinct Hepatic PKA and CDK Signaling Pathways Control Activity-Independent Pyruvate Kinase Phosphorylation and Hepatic Glucose Production
Gassaway BM, Cardone RL, Padyana AK, Petersen MC, Judd ET, Hayes S, Tong S, Barber KW, Apostolidi M, Abulizi A, Sheetz JB, Kshitiz, Aerni HR, Gross S, Kung C, Samuel VT, Shulman GI, Kibbey RG, Rinehart J. Distinct Hepatic PKA and CDK Signaling Pathways Control Activity-Independent Pyruvate Kinase Phosphorylation and Hepatic Glucose Production. Cell Reports 2019, 29: 3394-3404.e9. PMID: 31825824, PMCID: PMC6951436, DOI: 10.1016/j.celrep.2019.11.009.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCyclin-dependent kinasesMetabolic control pointPhosphorylation sitesNuclear retentionCDK activityPKL activityDays high-fat dietKinase phosphorylationImportant enzymePyruvate kinaseHigh-fat dietS113KinaseEnzyme kineticsPhosphorylationAdditional control pointsRegulationGlucose productionHepatic glucose productionInsulin resistanceGlycolysisEnzymePKAPathwayActivity
2014
Metformin suppresses gluconeogenesis by inhibiting mitochondrial glycerophosphate dehydrogenase
Madiraju AK, Erion DM, Rahimi Y, Zhang XM, Braddock DT, Albright RA, Prigaro BJ, Wood JL, Bhanot S, MacDonald MJ, Jurczak MJ, Camporez JP, Lee HY, Cline GW, Samuel VT, Kibbey RG, Shulman GI. Metformin suppresses gluconeogenesis by inhibiting mitochondrial glycerophosphate dehydrogenase. Nature 2014, 510: 542-546. PMID: 24847880, PMCID: PMC4074244, DOI: 10.1038/nature13270.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2013
Reversal of Hypertriglyceridemia, Fatty Liver Disease, and Insulin Resistance by a Liver-Targeted Mitochondrial Uncoupler
Perry RJ, Kim T, Zhang XM, Lee HY, Pesta D, Popov VB, Zhang D, Rahimi Y, Jurczak MJ, Cline GW, Spiegel DA, Shulman GI. Reversal of Hypertriglyceridemia, Fatty Liver Disease, and Insulin Resistance by a Liver-Targeted Mitochondrial Uncoupler. Cell Metabolism 2013, 18: 740-748. PMID: 24206666, PMCID: PMC4104686, DOI: 10.1016/j.cmet.2013.10.004.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsNonalcoholic fatty liver diseaseFatty liver diseaseInsulin resistanceLiver diseaseMetabolic syndromeFatty liverSystemic toxicityWhole-body insulin resistanceMajor predisposing conditionReversal of hypertriglyceridemiaTreatment of hypertriglyceridemiaType 2 diabetesMuscle insulin resistanceWide therapeutic indexPredisposing conditionRat modelProtein kinase C epsilonHypertriglyceridemiaTherapeutic indexFed ratsBeneficial effectsLiverPKCθ activitySyndromeMitochondrial uncoupler
2001
Chronic activation of AMP kinase results in NRF-1 activation and mitochondrial biogenesis
Bergeron R, Ren J, Cadman K, Moore I, Perret P, Pypaert M, Young L, Semenkovich C, Shulman G. Chronic activation of AMP kinase results in NRF-1 activation and mitochondrial biogenesis. AJP Endocrinology And Metabolism 2001, 281: e1340-e1346. PMID: 11701451, DOI: 10.1152/ajpendo.2001.281.6.e1340.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH Keywords5-Aminolevulinate SynthetaseAdenylate KinaseAnimalsBlotting, NorthernCell NucleusCytochrome c GroupDNA-Binding ProteinsEnergy MetabolismEnzyme ActivationMaleMicroscopy, ElectronMitochondria, MuscleMuscle, SkeletalNF-E2-Related Factor 1Nuclear Respiratory Factor 1Nuclear Respiratory FactorsRatsRats, Sprague-DawleyRNA, MessengerTrans-Activators
2000
13C/31P NMR Assessment of Mitochondrial Energy Coupling in Skeletal Muscle of Awake Fed and Fasted Rats RELATIONSHIP WITH UNCOUPLING PROTEIN 3 EXPRESSION*
Jucker B, Ren J, Dufour S, Cao X, Previs S, Cadman K, Shulman G. 13C/31P NMR Assessment of Mitochondrial Energy Coupling in Skeletal Muscle of Awake Fed and Fasted Rats RELATIONSHIP WITH UNCOUPLING PROTEIN 3 EXPRESSION*. Journal Of Biological Chemistry 2000, 275: 39279-39286. PMID: 10995775, DOI: 10.1074/jbc.m007760200.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchAdenosine TriphosphateAlbuminsAnimalsBlotting, NorthernBlotting, WesternCarnitine O-PalmitoyltransferaseCarrier ProteinsEnzyme InhibitorsEpoxy CompoundsFatty AcidsFood DeprivationGlutamic AcidIon ChannelsKineticsMagnetic Resonance SpectroscopyMitochondriaMitochondrial ProteinsModels, BiologicalModels, ChemicalMuscle, SkeletalOxygenPalmitatesRatsRats, Sprague-DawleyRNA, MessengerTime FactorsTricarboxylic AcidsUncoupling Protein 3Regulation of myocardial [13C]glucose metabolism in conscious rats
McNulty P, Cline G, Whiting J, Shulman G. Regulation of myocardial [13C]glucose metabolism in conscious rats. AJP Heart And Circulatory Physiology 2000, 279: h375-h381. PMID: 10899078, DOI: 10.1152/ajpheart.2000.279.1.h375.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchAssessment of mitochondrial energy coupling in vivo by 13C/31P NMR
Jucker B, Dufour S, Ren J, Cao X, Previs S, Underhill B, Cadman K, Shulman G. Assessment of mitochondrial energy coupling in vivo by 13C/31P NMR. Proceedings Of The National Academy Of Sciences Of The United States Of America 2000, 97: 6880-6884. PMID: 10823916, PMCID: PMC18769, DOI: 10.1073/pnas.120131997.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsUCP3 mRNAPersistent Changes in Myocardial Glucose Metabolism In Vivo During Reperfusion of a Limited-Duration Coronary Occlusion
McNulty P, Jagasia D, Cline G, Ng C, Whiting J, Garg P, Shulman G, Soufer R. Persistent Changes in Myocardial Glucose Metabolism In Vivo During Reperfusion of a Limited-Duration Coronary Occlusion. Circulation 2000, 101: 917-922. PMID: 10694532, DOI: 10.1161/01.cir.101.8.917.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCoronary occlusionGlucose metabolismPostischemic stunningAnterolateral left ventricleHeart glucose metabolismCoronary artery occlusionRegional glucose metabolismMyocardial glucose metabolismRegional myocardial ischemiaRegional mechanical functionRapid reperfusionReversible coronary occlusionArtery occlusionMyocardial ischemiaIntact ratsPreferential shuntingBlood flowReperfusionTracer uptakeLeft ventricleGlycogen depletionMetabolic signaturesOcclusionPersistent changesSustained changes
1999
Metabolic control analysis of insulin-stimulated glucose disposal in rat skeletal muscle
Jucker B, Barucci N, Shulman G. Metabolic control analysis of insulin-stimulated glucose disposal in rat skeletal muscle. American Journal Of Physiology 1999, 277: e505-e512. PMID: 10484363, DOI: 10.1152/ajpendo.1999.277.3.e505.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsInsulin-stimulated glucose disposalGlucose transport/phosphorylationGlucose disposalHyperinsulinemic clampAwake ratsInfusion protocolGlycogen synthesisSkeletal muscleGlucose infusion rateMuscle glucose disposalSkeletal muscle glucose disposalProtocol IRat skeletal muscleRate of glycolysisInfusion rateHindlimb musclesMajority of controlsTranslocation of myocardial GLUT-4 and increased glucose uptake through activation of AMPK by AICAR
Russell R, Bergeron R, Shulman G, Young L. Translocation of myocardial GLUT-4 and increased glucose uptake through activation of AMPK by AICAR. American Journal Of Physiology 1999, 277: h643-h649. PMID: 10444490, DOI: 10.1152/ajpheart.1999.277.2.h643.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAminoimidazole CarboxamideAMP-Activated Protein KinasesAnimalsBiological TransportEnzyme ActivationGlucoseGlucose Transporter Type 4In Vitro TechniquesMaleMonosaccharide Transport ProteinsMultienzyme ComplexesMuscle ProteinsMyocardiumProtein Serine-Threonine KinasesRatsRats, Sprague-DawleyRibonucleotidesSarcolemmaConceptsAMPK activationGLUT-4 translocationGLUT-4Glucose uptakeProtein kinase activityActivator of AMPKActivation of AMPKInsulin-stimulated increasePI3K-independent pathwayInsulin-stimulated glucose uptakePI3K inhibitorsKinase activityAICARDeoxyglucose uptakeAMPKTranslocationIschemia-induced translocationK inhibitorsAdenine 9Myocyte sarcolemmaPathwayImmunofluorescence studiesMuscle glucose uptakeActivationCardiac myocytesEffect of AMPK activation on muscle glucose metabolism in conscious rats
Bergeron R, Russell R, Young L, Ren J, Marcucci M, Lee A, Shulman G. Effect of AMPK activation on muscle glucose metabolism in conscious rats. American Journal Of Physiology 1999, 276: e938-e944. PMID: 10329989, DOI: 10.1152/ajpendo.1999.276.5.e938.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAminoimidazole CarboxamideAMP-Activated Protein KinasesAndrostadienesAnimalsBiological TransportDeoxyglucoseElectric StimulationEnzyme ActivationEnzyme InhibitorsIn Vitro TechniquesInsulinMaleMultienzyme ComplexesMuscle ContractionMuscle, SkeletalPhosphatidylinositol 3-KinasesProtein Serine-Threonine KinasesRatsRats, Sprague-DawleyRibonucleotidesTritiumWortmanninConceptsMuscle glucose metabolismGlucose transport activityActivation of AMPKGlucose uptakeGlucose metabolismTransport activitySkeletal muscle glucose metabolismExercise-induced increaseSkeletal muscle glucose transport activityBasal rateAbsence of wortmanninAdenosine receptor antagonistAdditive effectProtein kinase activationVariable infusionConscious ratsReceptor antagonistSaline infusionAwake ratsMedial gastrocnemiusElectrical stimulationEpitrochlearis musclesCellular pathwaysAMPK activationKinase activation
1998
A novel 13C NMR method to assess intracellular glucose concentration in muscle, in vivo
Cline G, Jucker B, Trajanoski Z, Rennings A, Shulman G. A novel 13C NMR method to assess intracellular glucose concentration in muscle, in vivo. American Journal Of Physiology 1998, 274: e381-e389. PMID: 9486172, DOI: 10.1152/ajpendo.1998.274.2.e381.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
1997
Effects of insulin-like growth factor I on glucose metabolism in rats with liver cirrhosis
Petersen K, Jacob R, West A, Sherwin R, Shulman G. Effects of insulin-like growth factor I on glucose metabolism in rats with liver cirrhosis. American Journal Of Physiology 1997, 273: e1189-e1193. PMID: 9435535, DOI: 10.1152/ajpendo.1997.273.6.e1189.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMuscle glycogen synthesisInsulin-like growth factor ICirrhotic ratsGrowth factor IGlucose metabolismLiver cirrhosisGlycogen synthesisFactor IInsulin-stimulated muscle glycogen synthesisIGF-I therapyPeripheral glucose metabolismWhole-body glucose turnoverEndogenous glucose productionAbility of IGFEuglycemic clampInsulin resistanceControl ratsAwake ratsCirrhosisDiminished suppressionControl groupIGFRatsGlucose productionGlucose turnover13C and 31P NMR Studies on the Effects of Increased Plasma Free Fatty Acids on Intramuscular Glucose Metabolism in the Awake Rat*
Jucker B, Rennings A, Cline G, Shulman G. 13C and 31P NMR Studies on the Effects of Increased Plasma Free Fatty Acids on Intramuscular Glucose Metabolism in the Awake Rat*. Journal Of Biological Chemistry 1997, 272: 10464-10473. PMID: 9099689, DOI: 10.1074/jbc.272.16.10464.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAlanineAnimalsCarbon IsotopesFatty Acids, NonesterifiedGlucoseGlucose Clamp TechniqueGlucose-6-PhosphateGlycogenGlycolysisHyperinsulinismInfusions, IntravenousInsulinKetonesKineticsLactatesMagnetic Resonance SpectroscopyModels, BiologicalMuscle, SkeletalPhosphorusPyruvatesRatsRats, Sprague-DawleyWakefulnessConceptsPlasma free fatty acidsThe Effect of Leptin Is Enhanced by Microinjection Into the Ventromedial Hypothalamus
Jacob R, Dziura J, Medwick M, Leone P, Caprio S, During M, Shulman G, Sherwin R. The Effect of Leptin Is Enhanced by Microinjection Into the Ventromedial Hypothalamus. Diabetes 1997, 46: 150-152. PMID: 8971096, DOI: 10.2337/diab.46.1.150.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsVentromedial hypothalamusFood intakeBody weightDistinct central nervous system regionsBrain regionsCentral nervous system regionsTwice-daily injectionsDorsal raphe nucleusSuppress food intakeEffects of leptinNervous system regionsRecombinant human leptinBody weight changesLeptin-induced effectsDaily food intakeBrain cannulaDorsal rapheLeptin administrationRaphe nucleusGuide cannulaMale ratsLateral ventricleSmall doseLeptinHuman leptin