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TAZ inhibits glucocorticoid receptor and coordinates hepatic glucose homeostasis in normal physiological states
Xu S, Liu Y, Hu R, Wang M, Stöhr O, Xiong Y, Chen L, Kang H, Zheng L, Cai S, He L, Wang C, Copps K, White M, Miao J. TAZ inhibits glucocorticoid receptor and coordinates hepatic glucose homeostasis in normal physiological states. ELife 2021, 10: e57462. PMID: 34622775, PMCID: PMC8555985, DOI: 10.7554/elife.57462.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsGluconeogenic gene promotersBinding of GRGene promoterGlucocorticoid receptorGlucose homeostasisLigand-binding domainGlucose productionOverexpression of TAZHepatic glucose homeostasisWW domainsBlood glucose concentrationPhysiological fastingGluconeogenic genesGR response elementResponse elementNovel roleTAZNormal physiological stateGR transactivationPhysiological statePromoterMouse liverPericentral hepatocytesPathological statesGlucose concentration
2017
Endotoxemia-mediated activation of acetyltransferase P300 impairs insulin signaling in obesity
Cao J, Peng J, An H, He Q, Boronina T, Guo S, White M, Cole P, He L. Endotoxemia-mediated activation of acetyltransferase P300 impairs insulin signaling in obesity. Nature Communications 2017, 8: 131. PMID: 28743992, PMCID: PMC5526866, DOI: 10.1038/s41467-017-00163-w.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAnimalsCell Line, TumorE1A-Associated p300 ProteinEndoplasmic Reticulum StressEndotoxemiaGene Expression ProfilingImmunoblottingInsulinInsulin ResistanceLipopolysaccharidesLiverMaleMembrane ProteinsMice, Inbred C57BLMice, ObeseObesityProtein Serine-Threonine KinasesReceptor, InsulinSignal TransductionX-Box Binding Protein 1ConceptsInsulin resistanceP300 acetyltransferase activityHigh-fat diet-fedChronic low-grade inflammationObese ob/ob miceOb/ob miceLow-grade inflammationDiet-induced obesityAcetyltransferase activityElevated plasma concentrationsPromising therapeutic targetCytoplasm of hepatocytesEndoplasmic reticulum stressObese patientsObese miceInsulin sensitivityIntestinal permeabilityOb micePlasma concentrationsDisrupts insulinTherapeutic targetImpairs insulinPharmacological inhibitionGlucose productionObesity
2012
The AKTion in non-canonical insulin signaling
Cheng Z, White M. The AKTion in non-canonical insulin signaling. Nature Medicine 2012, 18: 351-353. PMID: 22395698, PMCID: PMC3982803, DOI: 10.1038/nm.2694.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2011
Regulation of glucose homeostasis through a XBP-1–FoxO1 interaction
Zhou Y, Lee J, Reno C, Sun C, Park S, Chung J, Lee J, Fisher S, White M, Biddinger S, Ozcan U. Regulation of glucose homeostasis through a XBP-1–FoxO1 interaction. Nature Medicine 2011, 17: 356-365. PMID: 21317886, PMCID: PMC3897616, DOI: 10.1038/nm.2293.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAnimalsBlood GlucoseDisease Models, AnimalDNA-Binding ProteinsForkhead Box Protein O1Forkhead Transcription FactorsGlucoseHomeostasisHydrolysisInsulin ResistanceLiverMiceMutationPhosphorylationReceptor, InsulinRegulatory Factor X Transcription FactorsSignal TransductionTranscription FactorsX-Box Binding Protein 1
2009
The Irs1 Branch of the Insulin Signaling Cascade Plays a Dominant Role in Hepatic Nutrient Homeostasis
Guo S, Copps K, Dong X, Park S, Cheng Z, Pocai A, Rossetti L, Sajan M, Farese R, White M. The Irs1 Branch of the Insulin Signaling Cascade Plays a Dominant Role in Hepatic Nutrient Homeostasis. Molecular And Cellular Biology 2009, 29: 5070-5083. PMID: 19596788, PMCID: PMC2738277, DOI: 10.1128/mcb.00138-09.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHigh-fat dietHepatic nutrient homeostasisIntracerebroventricular insulin infusionSuppression of HGPImpaired glucose toleranceHyperinsulinemic-euglycemic clampHepatic insulin actionHepatic glucose productionHepatic Irs1Cre-loxP approachLivers of controlGlucose toleranceInsulin infusionInsulin Signaling CascadeInsulin sensitivityPostprandial hyperglycemiaGlucose homeostasisInsulin actionPrincipal mediatorGlucose productionLipogenic genesMiceTyrosine phosphorylationLiverIRS2
2004
Insulin resistance in thermally-injured rats is associated with post-receptor alterations in skeletal muscle, liver and adipose tissue.
Carter E, Burks D, Fischman A, White M, Tompkins R. Insulin resistance in thermally-injured rats is associated with post-receptor alterations in skeletal muscle, liver and adipose tissue. International Journal Of Molecular Medicine 2004, 14: 653-8. PMID: 15375597, DOI: 10.3892/ijmm.14.4.653.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsUrinary C-peptide excretionC-peptide excretionPost-receptor alterationsInsulin resistanceInsulin receptor bindingSkeletal muscleInsulin infusionBurn injuryAdipose tissueFull-thickness scald injuryGlucose productionSham-treated control animalsReceptor bindingHepatic glucose productionIRS-1 expressionWestern blot methodBinding of insulinAbsence of changesScald injuryBolus injectionRat modelPossible molecular mechanismsControl animalsInjuryThermal injury
2000
Contrasting Effects of IRS-1 Versus IRS-2 Gene Disruption on Carbohydrate and Lipid Metabolism in Vivo *
Previs S, Withers D, Ren J, White M, Shulman G. Contrasting Effects of IRS-1 Versus IRS-2 Gene Disruption on Carbohydrate and Lipid Metabolism in Vivo *. Journal Of Biological Chemistry 2000, 275: 38990-38994. PMID: 10995761, DOI: 10.1074/jbc.m006490200.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdipose TissueAnimalsCarbohydrate MetabolismFatty Acids, NonesterifiedFood DeprivationGas Chromatography-Mass SpectrometryGlucoseGlycerolInsulinInsulin Receptor Substrate ProteinsIntracellular Signaling Peptides and ProteinsLipid MetabolismLiverMaleMiceMusclesMutationPhenotypePhosphoproteinsRadioimmunoassayTime FactorsConceptsLipid metabolismInsulin resistanceIRS-2Glucose utilizationPlasma free fatty acid concentrationsWhole-body glucose utilizationGlycerol turnoverFree fatty acid concentrationsMarked insulin resistancePeripheral glucose metabolismPeripheral glucose utilizationHyperinsulinemic-euglycemic clampEndogenous glucose productionIRS-1Effect of insulinHepatic glycogen synthesisWT miceFatty acid concentrationsInsulin receptor substrateGlucose metabolismFasted miceAdipose tissueReduced suppressionGlucose productionMice