Research Project
Grant-in-Aid for Young Scientists (B)
Recent studies suggest that AhR, known as dioxin receptor, is associated with glucose and lipid metabolism. Therefore, in this study, we examined the role of AhR on energy metabolism in the liver specific knockout AhR (L-AhR KO) mice. AhR LKO mice resulted in the elevation of insulin sensitivity, leading to the decrease in the ratio of body weigh gain. The reduction of food intake in AhR LKO mice resulted from the elevated serum leptin level and the increased leptin signaling in the hypothalamus. Deficiency of leptin abolished these effects in AhR LKO mice. Therefore, these results suggest that hepatic AhR is a novel factor in the regulation of energy metabolism through the modulation of leptin level.
All 2013 2012 2011 Other
All Journal Article (6 results) (of which Peer Reviewed: 6 results) Presentation (36 results) Remarks (1 results)
Mol Pharmacol
Volume: Vol83 Pages: 1133-1140
Drug Metab Dispos
Volume: Vol41 Pages: 1-11
Volume: 83 Issue: 5 Pages: 1133-1140
10.1124/mol.112.083303
Volume: 41 Issue: 1 Pages: 1-11
10.1124/dmd.112.048694
榛葉繁紀肥満研究(日本肥満学会)
Volume: Vol18 Pages: 21-26
10030569600
Endocrinol
Volume: Vol25 Pages: 1612-1623
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