BAM15-mediated mitochondrial uncoupling protects against obesity and improves glycemic control.
EMBO Mol Med
; 12(7): e12088, 2020 07 07.
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ABSTRACT
Obesity is a leading cause of preventable death worldwide. Despite this, current strategies for the treatment of obesity remain ineffective at achieving long-term weight control. This is due, in part, to difficulties in identifying tolerable and efficacious small molecules or biologics capable of regulating systemic nutrient homeostasis. Here, we demonstrate that BAM15, a mitochondrially targeted small molecule protonophore, stimulates energy expenditure and glucose and lipid metabolism to protect against diet-induced obesity. Exposure to BAM15 in vitro enhanced mitochondrial respiratory kinetics, improved insulin action, and stimulated nutrient uptake by sustained activation of AMPK. C57BL/6J mice treated with BAM15 were resistant to weight gain. Furthermore, BAM15-treated mice exhibited improved body composition and glycemic control independent of weight loss, effects attributable to drug targeting of lipid-rich tissues. We provide the first phenotypic characterization and demonstration of pre-clinical efficacy for BAM15 as a pharmacological approach for the treatment of obesity and related diseases.
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01-internacional
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MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Desacopladores
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Control Glucémico
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Glucosa
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Mitocondrias
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Obesidad
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Animals
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En
Revista:
EMBO Mol Med
Asunto de la revista:
BIOLOGIA MOLECULAR
Año:
2020
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Article
País de afiliación:
Estados Unidos