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Article: Pluronic L-81 ameliorates diabetic symptoms in db/db mice through transcriptional regulation of microsomal triglyceride transfer protein

TitlePluronic L-81 ameliorates diabetic symptoms in db/db mice through transcriptional regulation of microsomal triglyceride transfer protein
Authors
KeywordsAnimal models
db/db mice
Diabetes
Microsomal triglyceride protein
Pluronic L-81
Issue Date2009
PublisherBaishideng Publishing Group. The Journal's web site is located at http://www.wjgnet.com/1007-9327/index.htm
Citation
World Journal Of Gastroenterology, 2009, v. 15 n. 24, p. 2987-2994 How to Cite?
AbstractAim: To test whether oral L-81 treatment could improve the condition of mice with diabetes and to investigate how L-81 regulates microsomal triglyceride transfer protein (MTP) activity in the liver. Methods: Genetically diabetic (db/db) mice were fed on chow supplemented with or without L-81 for 4 wk. The body weight, plasma glucose level, plasma lipid profile, and adipocyte volume of the db/db mice were assessed after treatment. Toxicity of L-81 was also evaluated. To understand the molecular mechanism, HepG2 cells were treated with L-81 and the effects on apolipoprotein B (apoB) secretion and mRNA level of the MTP gene were assessed. Results: Treatment of db/db mice with L-81 significantly reduced and nearly normalized their body weight, hyperphagia and polydipsia. L-81 also markedly decreased the fasting plasma glucose level, improved glucose tolerance, and attenuated the elevated levels of plasma cholesterol and triglyceride. At the effective dosage, little toxicity was observed. Treatment of HepG2 cells with L-81 not only inhibited apoB secretion, but also significantly decreased the mRNA level of the MTP gene. Similar to the action of insulin, L-81 exerted its effect on the MTP promoter. Conclusion: L-81 represents a promising candidate in the development of a selective insulin-mimetic molecule and an anti-diabetic agent. © 2009 The WJG Press and Baishideng. All rights reserved.
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dc.contributor.authorAu, WSen_HK
dc.contributor.authorLu, LWen_HK
dc.contributor.authorTam, Sen_HK
dc.contributor.authorKo, OKHen_HK
dc.contributor.authorChow, BKCen_HK
dc.contributor.authorHe, MLen_HK
dc.contributor.authorNg, SSen_HK
dc.contributor.authorYeung, CMen_HK
dc.contributor.authorLiu, CCen_HK
dc.contributor.authorKung, HFen_HK
dc.contributor.authorLin, MCen_HK
dc.date.accessioned2012-05-29T06:14:05Z-
dc.date.available2012-05-29T06:14:05Z-
dc.date.issued2009en_HK
dc.identifier.citationWorld Journal Of Gastroenterology, 2009, v. 15 n. 24, p. 2987-2994en_HK
dc.identifier.issn1007-9327en_HK
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/10722/148608-
dc.description.abstractAim: To test whether oral L-81 treatment could improve the condition of mice with diabetes and to investigate how L-81 regulates microsomal triglyceride transfer protein (MTP) activity in the liver. Methods: Genetically diabetic (db/db) mice were fed on chow supplemented with or without L-81 for 4 wk. The body weight, plasma glucose level, plasma lipid profile, and adipocyte volume of the db/db mice were assessed after treatment. Toxicity of L-81 was also evaluated. To understand the molecular mechanism, HepG2 cells were treated with L-81 and the effects on apolipoprotein B (apoB) secretion and mRNA level of the MTP gene were assessed. Results: Treatment of db/db mice with L-81 significantly reduced and nearly normalized their body weight, hyperphagia and polydipsia. L-81 also markedly decreased the fasting plasma glucose level, improved glucose tolerance, and attenuated the elevated levels of plasma cholesterol and triglyceride. At the effective dosage, little toxicity was observed. Treatment of HepG2 cells with L-81 not only inhibited apoB secretion, but also significantly decreased the mRNA level of the MTP gene. Similar to the action of insulin, L-81 exerted its effect on the MTP promoter. Conclusion: L-81 represents a promising candidate in the development of a selective insulin-mimetic molecule and an anti-diabetic agent. © 2009 The WJG Press and Baishideng. All rights reserved.en_HK
dc.languageengen_US
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dc.relation.ispartofWorld Journal of Gastroenterologyen_HK
dc.rightsThis work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License.-
dc.subjectAnimal modelsen_HK
dc.subjectdb/db miceen_HK
dc.subjectDiabetesen_HK
dc.subjectMicrosomal triglyceride proteinen_HK
dc.subjectPluronic L-81en_HK
dc.subject.meshAnimalsen_US
dc.subject.meshCarrier Proteins - Genetics - Metabolismen_US
dc.subject.meshCell Lineen_US
dc.subject.meshCholesterol - Blooden_US
dc.subject.meshDiabetes Mellitus, Experimental - Drug Therapy - Metabolism - Physiopathologyen_US
dc.subject.meshDrinking - Drug Effectsen_US
dc.subject.meshEating - Drug Effectsen_US
dc.subject.meshGene Expression Regulation - Drug Effectsen_US
dc.subject.meshHumansen_US
dc.subject.meshHypoglycemic Agents - Pharmacology - Therapeutic Useen_US
dc.subject.meshLiver - Cytology - Drug Effects - Metabolismen_US
dc.subject.meshMaleen_US
dc.subject.meshMiceen_US
dc.subject.meshMice, Inbred C57blen_US
dc.subject.meshPoloxamer - Pharmacology - Therapeutic Useen_US
dc.subject.meshSurface-Active Agents - Pharmacology - Therapeutic Useen_US
dc.subject.meshThiazolidinediones - Pharmacology - Therapeutic Useen_US
dc.subject.meshTriglycerides - Blooden_US
dc.subject.meshWeight Loss - Drug Effectsen_US
dc.titlePluronic L-81 ameliorates diabetic symptoms in db/db mice through transcriptional regulation of microsomal triglyceride transfer proteinen_HK
dc.typeArticleen_HK
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