The rexinoid LG100754 is a novel RXR:PPARgamma agonist and decreases glucose levels in vivo.
Mol Endocrinol
; 15(8): 1360-9, 2001 Aug.
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ABSTRACT
The RXR serves as a heterodimer partner for the PPARgamma and the dimer is a molecular target for insulin sensitizers such as the thiazolidinediones. Ligands for either receptor can activate PPAR-dependent pathways via PPAR response elements. Unlike PPARgamma agonists, however, RXR agonists like LG100268 are promiscuous and activate multiple RXR heterodimers. Here, we demonstrate that LG100754, a RXRRXR antagonist and RXRPPARalpha agonist, also functions as a RXRPPARgamma agonist. It does not activate other LG100268 responsive heterodimers like RXRliver X receptoralpha, RXRliver X receptorbeta, RXRbile acid receptor/farnesoid X receptor and RXRnerve growth factor induced gene B. This unique RXR ligand triggers cellular RXRPPARgamma-dependent pathways including adipocyte differentiation and inhibition of TNFalpha-mediated hypophosphorylation of the insulin receptor, but does not activate key farnesoid X receptor and liver X receptor target genes. Also, LG100754 treatment of db/db animals leads to an improvement in insulin resistance in vivo. Interestingly, activation of RXRPPARgamma by LG100268 and LG100754 occurs through different mechanisms. Therefore, LG100754 represents a novel class of insulin sensitizers that functions through RXR but exhibits greater heterodimer selectivity compared with LG100268. These results establish an approach to the design of novel RXR-based insulin sensitizers with greater specificity.
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Retinoides
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Tetra-Hidronaftalenos
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Fatores de Transcrição
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Glicemia
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Receptores do Ácido Retinoico
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Receptores Citoplasmáticos e Nucleares
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Animals
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En
Ano de publicação:
2001
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