2024
Downregulation of adipose LPL by PAR2 contributes to the development of hypertriglyceridemia
Huang Y, Chen L, Li L, Qi Y, Tong H, Wu H, Xu J, Leng L, Cheema S, Sun G, Xia Z, McGuire J, Rodrigues B, Young L, Bucala R, Qi D. Downregulation of adipose LPL by PAR2 contributes to the development of hypertriglyceridemia. JCI Insight 2024, 9: e173240. PMID: 38973609, PMCID: PMC11383372, DOI: 10.1172/jci.insight.173240.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMacrophage migration inhibitory factorDevelopment of hypertriglyceridemiaWhite adipose tissueAdipose LPLPAR2 expressionLevels of macrophage migration inhibitory factorElevated plasma TG levelsLPL expressionLipoprotein lipaseIncrease PAR2 expressionPlasma MIF levelsPlasma TG levelsMigration inhibitory factorPalmitic acid dietInhibited Akt phosphorylationMIF levelsLipoprotein lipase geneTG levelsObese humansPlasma TGHypertriglyceridemiaAkt phosphorylationLipid storageInhibitory factorAdipose tissue
2021
NAD Repletion Therapy
Akar FG, Young LH. NAD Repletion Therapy. Circulation Research 2021, 128: 1642-1645. PMID: 34043421, PMCID: PMC8513806, DOI: 10.1161/circresaha.121.319308.Commentaries, Editorials and Letters
2019
Achievement of Guideline-Recommended Weight Loss Among Patients With Ischemic Stroke and Obesity
Dearborn JL, Viscoli CM, Young LH, Gorman MJ, Furie KL, Kernan WN. Achievement of Guideline-Recommended Weight Loss Among Patients With Ischemic Stroke and Obesity. Stroke 2019, 50: 713-717. PMID: 30786849, PMCID: PMC6391736, DOI: 10.1161/strokeaha.118.024008.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsTransient ischemic attackBody mass indexProportion of patientsIschemic strokeMass indexVascular eventsBaseline weightWeight lossAchievement of guidelineDays of randomizationRecent ischemic strokeAcute ischemic strokeFuture vascular eventsIschemic attackPlacebo groupObese patientsDiabetes mellitusMedian ageTrial entryIRIS trialMedian timeFunctional outcomeInsulin resistanceClinical trialsPatients
2018
Metabolic syndrome identifies normal weight insulin-resistant stroke patients at risk for recurrent vascular disease
Dearborn JL, Viscoli CM, Inzucchi SE, Young LH, Kernan WN. Metabolic syndrome identifies normal weight insulin-resistant stroke patients at risk for recurrent vascular disease. International Journal Of Stroke 2018, 14: 639-645. PMID: 30507360, DOI: 10.1177/1747493018816425.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsNormal weight patientsMetabolic syndromeMyocardial infarctionWeight patientsCause mortalityInsulin resistanceHigh riskInsulin Resistance InterventionRecent ischemic strokeRecurrent vascular diseaseNon-diabetic patientsTransient ischemic attackAdverse cardiovascular outcomesMajor comorbid conditionsIschemic attackCardiovascular outcomesObesity paradoxIschemic strokeNormal BMIObese patientsStroke populationBetter prognosisComorbid conditionsNormal weightStroke patients
2009
Diet-induced obesity obstructs insulin signaling in the heart
Young LH. Diet-induced obesity obstructs insulin signaling in the heart. AJP Heart And Circulatory Physiology 2009, 298: h306-h307. PMID: 19940075, DOI: 10.1152/ajpheart.01088.2009.Commentaries, Editorials and Letters
2001
Effect of 5-Aminoimidazole-4-Carboxamide-1-β-d-Ribofuranoside Infusion on In Vivo Glucose and Lipid Metabolism in Lean and Obese Zucker Rats
Bergeron R, Previs S, Cline G, Perret P, Russell III R, Young L, Shulman G. Effect of 5-Aminoimidazole-4-Carboxamide-1-β-d-Ribofuranoside Infusion on In Vivo Glucose and Lipid Metabolism in Lean and Obese Zucker Rats. Diabetes 2001, 50: 1076-1082. PMID: 11334411, DOI: 10.2337/diabetes.50.5.1076.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdenylate KinaseAminoimidazole CarboxamideAnimalsBlood GlucoseBody WeightFatty Acids, NonesterifiedGlucoseGlycerolInfusions, IntravenousInjections, IntravenousInsulinInsulin ResistanceLactatesMaleModels, AnimalMuscle, SkeletalObesityRatsRats, ZuckerReference ValuesRibonucleotidesTriglyceridesConceptsWhole-body glucose disposalInsulin-resistant rat modelObese ratsEndogenous glucose productionObese Zucker ratsRed gastrocnemius muscleInsulin infusion rateLean ratsGlucose disposalInsulin infusionRat modelInfusion rateGastrocnemius muscleZucker ratsLipid metabolismGlucose productionEndogenous glucose production rateGlucose transport activitySkeletal muscle glucose transport activityType 2 diabetesWhole-body carbohydrateInsulin-stimulated glucose uptakeInsulin-independent pathwaySkeletal muscle AMPKGlucose production rate