Featured Publications
1632-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 tissueHepatic follistatin increases basal metabolic rate and attenuates diet-induced obesity during hepatic insulin resistance
Tao R, Stöhr O, Wang C, Qiu W, Copps K, White M. Hepatic follistatin increases basal metabolic rate and attenuates diet-induced obesity during hepatic insulin resistance. Molecular Metabolism 2023, 71: 101703. PMID: 36906067, PMCID: PMC10033741, DOI: 10.1016/j.molmet.2023.101703.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHepatic insulin resistanceInsulin resistanceAdipose massBasal metabolic rateHepatic disruptionDiet-induced obesityFat mass accumulationTotal lean massHigh-fat dietBody weight changesHFD consumptionFat massLean massFOXO1-dependent mannerHepatic overexpressionHepatic insulinObesityMetabolic rate
2019
1835-P: Deletion of Insulin Receptor Substrate 2 in AGRP Neurons Causes Beta-Cell Dysfunction
TAO R, COPPS K, WHITE M, STOEHR O. 1835-P: Deletion of Insulin Receptor Substrate 2 in AGRP Neurons Causes Beta-Cell Dysfunction. Diabetes 2019, 68 DOI: 10.2337/db19-1835-p.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchAgRP neuronsArcuate nucleusInsulin resistanceInsulin secretionInsulin receptor substrateType 2 diabetes progressesCompensatory insulin secretionL-arginine treatmentBeta-cell compensationBeta-cell dysfunctionPeripheral insulin resistanceBeta-cell failureBeta-cell functionHigh-fat dietInsulin secretory functionType 2 diabetesSteady-state hyperglycemiaGlucose infusion rateΒ-cell dysfunctionInsulin receptor substrate 2Pancreatic β-cellsGrowth-promoting actionDiabetes progressesFat dietHyperglycemic clamp
2018
Rho kinase/AMPK axis regulates hepatic lipogenesis during overnutrition
Huang H, Lee S, Sousa-Lima I, Kim S, Hwang W, Dagon Y, Yang W, Cho S, Kang M, Seo J, Shibata M, Cho H, Belew G, Bhin J, Desai B, Ryu M, Shong M, Li P, Meng H, Chung B, Hwang D, Kim M, Park K, Macedo M, White M, Jones J, Kim Y. Rho kinase/AMPK axis regulates hepatic lipogenesis during overnutrition. Journal Of Clinical Investigation 2018, 128: 5335-5350. PMID: 30226474, PMCID: PMC6264719, DOI: 10.1172/jci63562.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsNonalcoholic fatty liver diseaseFatty liver diseaseHepatic lipid accumulationLiver diseaseInsulin resistanceRisk factorsNovo lipogenesisObesity-related metabolic disordersLipid accumulationObesity-induced steatosisChronic liver diseaseObese diabetic miceDiet-induced obesityMajor risk factorSevere hepatic steatosisHigh-fat dietDe novo lipogenesisThermogenic gene expressionRho kinase 1Antidiabetes drugsDiabetic miceHepatic steatosisActivation of AMPKHepatocellular carcinomaMetabolic disorders
2013
Chronic activation of a designer Gq-coupled receptor improves β cell function
Jain S, de Azua I, Lu H, White M, Guettier J, Wess J. Chronic activation of a designer Gq-coupled receptor improves β cell function. Journal Of Clinical Investigation 2013, 123: 1750-1762. PMID: 23478411, PMCID: PMC3613926, DOI: 10.1172/jci66432.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAnimalsCell Line, TumorCell ProliferationClozapineDiabetes Mellitus, ExperimentalDrug Evaluation, PreclinicalFemaleGene ExpressionGTP-Binding Protein alpha Subunits, Gq-G11Hypoglycemic AgentsInsulin Receptor Substrate ProteinsInsulin-Secreting CellsMaleMAP Kinase Signaling SystemMiceMice, Inbred C57BLMice, TransgenicMolecular Targeted TherapyMuscarinic AgonistsProtein EngineeringReceptor, Muscarinic M3Receptors, G-Protein-CoupledRecombinant ProteinsConceptsΒ-cell functionΒ-cellsCell functionPancreatic β-cell functionStreptozotocin-induced diabetesBeneficial metabolic effectsTreatment of T2D.High-fat dietType 2 diabetesNovel antidiabetic drugsType G proteinsClasses of receptorsChronic stimulationMetabolic deficitsAntidiabetic drugsMetabolic effectsChronic activationGlucose homeostasisTherapeutic strategiesCell pathwaysEnhanced expressionReceptorsNumerous receptorsCellular effectsDiabetes
2009
Human IL6 enhances leptin action in mice
Sadagurski M, Norquay L, Farhang J, D’Aquino K, Copps K, White M. Human IL6 enhances leptin action in mice. Diabetologia 2009, 53: 525-535. PMID: 19902173, PMCID: PMC2815798, DOI: 10.1007/s00125-009-1580-8.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsOb/ob miceWild-type miceOb miceHuman IL6Leptin actionDiet-induced obesityHigh-fat dietLower leptin concentrationsHypothalamic signal transducerCentral leptin actionSystemic inflammationTranscription 3 (STAT3) phosphorylationLeptin injectionInflammatory cytokinesInsulin resistanceLeptin concentrationsFood intakePhysical activityGlucose homeostasisAims/Body weightIL6MiceEnergy expenditureObesityThe 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