Featured Publications
BRD7 improves glucose homeostasis independent of IRS proteins.
Kim Y, Lee J, Han Y, Tao R, White M, Liu R, Park S. BRD7 improves glucose homeostasis independent of IRS proteins. Journal Of Endocrinology 2023, 258 PMID: 37578842, PMCID: PMC10430774, DOI: 10.1530/joe-23-0119.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsGlucose homeostasisKnockout miceAlternative insulinObese miceGlucose homeostasis independentGlucose metabolism parametersContext of obesityBlood glucose levelsMetabolism parametersGlucose levelsGlucose metabolismInsulinMiceIRS proteinsInsulin receptorProtein 7ObesityHomeostasisUpregulationBRD7InvolvementPathwayNovel insightsEuglycemiaFindings1632-P: Effects of MTOR Signaling in Muscle-Specific Irs1/2 Knockout Mice
STOEHR O, COPPS K, TAO R, WHITE M. 1632-P: Effects of MTOR Signaling in Muscle-Specific Irs1/2 Knockout Mice. Diabetes 2023, 72 DOI: 10.2337/db23-1632-p.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMTKO miceGlucose uptakeMTOR pathwayMdKO miceReduced ejection fractionCardiac fatty acid uptakeHigh-fat dietInsulin-resistant heartMuscle glucose uptakeDays of lifeWhite adipose tissueCardiac glucose uptakeFatty acid uptakeEffects of mTORInsulin-stimulated conditionsEjection fractionFat dietFat massMuscle atrophyIRS2 expressionCardiac hypertrophyEarly deathCardiac energyKnockout miceAdipose tissue
2021
FoxO1 suppresses Fgf21 during hepatic insulin resistance to impair peripheral glucose utilization and acute cold tolerance
Stöhr O, Tao R, Miao J, Copps K, White M. FoxO1 suppresses Fgf21 during hepatic insulin resistance to impair peripheral glucose utilization and acute cold tolerance. Cell Reports 2021, 34: 108893. PMID: 33761350, PMCID: PMC8529953, DOI: 10.1016/j.celrep.2021.108893.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdaptation, PhysiologicalAdipocytes, BrownAdipose Tissue, BrownAnimalsBlood GlucoseBody WeightCold TemperatureDiet, High-FatFibroblast Growth FactorsForkhead Box Protein O1Gene Expression RegulationGlucoseHomeostasisInsulinInsulin Receptor Substrate ProteinsInsulin ResistanceLipid MetabolismLiverMice, KnockoutOrgan SpecificityOxidation-ReductionThermogenesisConceptsHepatic insulin resistanceInsulin resistanceGlucose utilizationHigher plasma Fgf21 levelsSevere hepatic insulin resistanceFGF21 knockout micePlasma FGF21 levelsPeripheral glucose utilizationInsulin-resistant miceThermogenic gene expressionFGF21 resistancePharmacologic formsFGF21 levelsCold intoleranceFGF21 functionMetabolic healthBAT functionGlucose homeostasisKnockout miceFGF21Adenoviral infectionMiceWeight lossSkeletal muscleAcute cold tolerance
2020
From population to neuron: exploring common mediators for metabolic problems and mental illnesses
Takayanagi Y, Ishizuka K, Laursen T, Yukitake H, Yang K, Cascella N, Ueda S, Sumitomo A, Narita Z, Horiuchi Y, Niwa M, Taguchi A, White M, Eaton W, Mortensen P, Sakurai T, Sawa A. From population to neuron: exploring common mediators for metabolic problems and mental illnesses. Molecular Psychiatry 2020, 26: 3931-3942. PMID: 33173197, PMCID: PMC8514126, DOI: 10.1038/s41380-020-00939-5.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMajor mental illnessOlfactory neuronal cellsInsulin resistanceMental illnessBipolar disorderNeuronal cellsPathophysiological mediatorsHigh incidenceSZ patientsCommon mediatorIrs2 knockout miceSame large cohortIRS2 tyrosine phosphorylationDanish registriesBP patientsHealthy controlsHealthy subjectsLarge cohortEpidemiological dataEpidemiological studiesKnockout miceAnimal modelsPatientsMetabolic problemsDiabetes
2007
Brain IRS2 Signaling Coordinates Life Span and Nutrient Homeostasis
Taguchi A, Wartschow L, White M. Brain IRS2 Signaling Coordinates Life Span and Nutrient Homeostasis. Science 2007, 317: 369-372. PMID: 17641201, DOI: 10.1126/science.1142179.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAgingAnimalsBrainCircadian RhythmCrosses, GeneticDietFemaleGlucoseHomeostasisInsulin Receptor Substrate ProteinsInsulin ResistanceIntracellular Signaling Peptides and ProteinsLongevityMaleMiceMice, KnockoutMice, TransgenicOverweightOxidation-ReductionOxygen ConsumptionPhosphoproteinsRespirationSignal TransductionSuperoxide Dismutase
2005
Alterations in growth and apoptosis of insulin receptor substrate-1-deficient β-cells
Hennige A, Ozcan U, Okada T, Jhala U, Schubert M, White M, Kulkarni R. Alterations in growth and apoptosis of insulin receptor substrate-1-deficient β-cells. AJP Endocrinology And Metabolism 2005, 289: e337-e346. PMID: 15827066, DOI: 10.1152/ajpendo.00032.2004.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdaptation, PhysiologicalAnimalsApoptosisCell ProliferationInsulinInsulin Receptor Substrate ProteinsInsulin ResistanceIntracellular Signaling Peptides and ProteinsIslets of LangerhansIslets of Langerhans TransplantationKidneyMaleMiceMice, Inbred C57BLMice, KnockoutPhosphoproteinsSignal TransductionConceptsInsulin resistanceInsulin receptor substrateWT recipientsInsulin/IGFIRS-1 knockout miceBeta-cell proliferationBeta-cell apoptosisIslet hypoplasiaIRS-2 expressionEndogenous isletsOvert diabetesKidney capsuleIslet responseIslet functionIslet defectKnockout miceMitotic rateCompensatory increaseIslet growthDysfunctional isletsGrowth retardationTransplantation approachesΒ-cellsAntiapoptotic effectIGF
2004
Islet-Sparing Effects of Protein Tyrosine Phosphatase-1b Deficiency Delays Onset of Diabetes in IRS2 Knockout Mice
Kushner J, Haj F, Klaman L, Dow M, Kahn B, Neel B, White M. Islet-Sparing Effects of Protein Tyrosine Phosphatase-1b Deficiency Delays Onset of Diabetes in IRS2 Knockout Mice. Diabetes 2004, 53: 61-66. PMID: 14693698, DOI: 10.2337/diabetes.53.1.61.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAnimalsBlood GlucoseCrosses, GeneticDiabetes Mellitus, Type 1Glucose Tolerance TestInsulinInsulin Receptor Substrate ProteinsIntracellular Signaling Peptides and ProteinsIslets of LangerhansKineticsLeptinMaleMiceMice, KnockoutModels, AnimalPhosphoproteinsProtein Tyrosine Phosphatase, Non-Receptor Type 1Protein Tyrosine PhosphatasesSignal TransductionConceptsPeripheral insulin sensitivityBeta-cell areaBeta-cell functionInsulin sensitivityPancreatic beta cell areaPancreatic beta-cell functionDecreased insulin requirementIrs2 knockout miceBeta cell homeostasisMonths of ageInsulin requirementsPeripheral actionsGlucose toleranceGlucose homeostasisKnockout miceDelay onsetMiceInsulin receptorPTP1B deficiencyDiabetesReceptor complexIRS2Novel roleInsulinDownstream targets
2002
Pdx1 restores β cell function in Irs2 knockout mice
Kushner J, Ye J, Schubert M, Burks D, Dow M, Flint C, Dutta S, Wright C, Montminy M, White M. Pdx1 restores β cell function in Irs2 knockout mice. Journal Of Clinical Investigation 2002, 109: 1193-1201. PMID: 11994408, PMCID: PMC150960, DOI: 10.1172/jci14439.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAnimalsAnimals, NewbornBlood GlucoseBody WeightDiabetes Mellitus, Type 2FemaleHomeodomain ProteinsInsulinInsulin Receptor Substrate ProteinsIntracellular Signaling Peptides and ProteinsIslets of LangerhansMaleMiceMice, KnockoutPhosphoproteinsReceptor, InsulinSignal TransductionTrans-ActivatorsConceptsOnset of diabetesPeripheral insulin actionBeta-cell failureType 2 diabetesBeta-cell massEarly-onset diabetesIrs2 knockout micePancreatic beta-cell growthBeta-cell growthWeeks of ageIrs2 branchHepatocyte nuclear factorGlucose toleranceExpression of Pdx1Knockout miceBeta cellsDiabetesInsulin actionInsulin/MiceNuclear factorTranscription factor Pdx1Cell functionIsletsTransgenic expression