PPAR[beta]/[delta] Regulates Glucocorticoid- and Sepsis-Induced FOXO1 Activation and Muscle Wasting
FOXO1 is involved in glucocorticoid- and sepsis-induced muscle wasting, in part reflecting regulation of atrogin-1 and MuRF1. Mechanisms influencing FOXO1 expression in muscle wasting are poorly understood. We hypothesized that the transcription factor peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor [bet...
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Published in | PloS one Vol. 8; no. 3; p. e59726 |
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Main Authors | , , , , |
Format | Journal Article |
Language | English |
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Public Library of Science
21.03.2013
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Summary: | FOXO1 is involved in glucocorticoid- and sepsis-induced muscle wasting, in part reflecting regulation of atrogin-1 and MuRF1. Mechanisms influencing FOXO1 expression in muscle wasting are poorly understood. We hypothesized that the transcription factor peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor [beta]/[delta] (PPAR[beta]/[delta]) upregulates muscle FOXO1 expression and activity with a downstream upregulation of atrogin-1 and MuRF1 expression during sepsis and glucocorticoid treatment and that inhibition of PPAR[beta]/[delta] activity can prevent muscle wasting. We found that activation of PPAR[beta]/[delta] in cultured myotubes increased FOXO1 activity, atrogin-1 and MuRF1 expression, protein degradation and myotube atrophy. Treatment of myotubes with dexamethasone increased PPAR[beta]/[delta] expression and activity. Dexamethasone-induced FOXO1 activation and atrogin-1 and MuRF1 expression, protein degradation, and myotube atrophy were inhibited by PPAR[beta]/[delta] blocker or siRNA. Importantly, muscle wasting induced in rats by dexamethasone or sepsis was prevented by treatment with a PPAR[beta]/[delta] inhibitor. The present results suggest that PPAR[beta]/[delta] regulates FOXO1 activation in glucocorticoid- and sepsis-induced muscle wasting and that treatment with a PPAR[beta]/[delta] inhibitor may ameliorate loss of muscle mass in these conditions. |
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ISSN: | 1932-6203 1932-6203 |
DOI: | 10.1371/journal.pone.0059726 |