While therapeutic modulation of miRNAs provides a promising approach for numerous diseases, the promiscuous nature of miRNAs raises concern over detrimental off-target effects. miR-33 has emerged as a likely target for treatment of cardiovascular diseases. However, the deleterious effects of long-term anti-miR-33 therapies and predisposition of miR-33(-/-) mice to obesity and metabolic dysfunction exemplify the possible pitfalls of miRNA-based therapies. Our work provides an in-depth characterization of miR-33(-/-) mice and explores the mechanisms by which loss of miR-33 promotes insulin resistance in key metabolic tissues. Contrary to previous reports, our data do not support a direct role for SREBP-1-mediated lipid synthesis in promoting these effects. Alternatively, in adipose tissue of miR-33(-/-) mice, we observe increased pre-adipocyte proliferation, enhanced lipid uptake, and impaired lipolysis. Moreover, we demonstrate that the driving force behind these abnormalities is increased food intake, which can be prevented by pair feeding with wild-type animals.

Genetic Ablation of miR-33 Increases Food Intake, Enhances Adipose Tissue Expansion, and Promotes Obesity and Insulin Resistance / Price, Nl; Singh, Ak; Rotllan, N; Goedeke, L; Wing, A; Canfran-Duque, A; Diaz-Ruiz, A; Araldi, E; Baldan, N; Camporez, Jp; Suarez, Y; Rodeheffer, Ms; Shulman, Gi; de Cabo, R; Fernandez-Hernando, C. - In: CELL REPORTS. - ISSN 2211-1247. - 22:8(2018), pp. 2133-2145. [10.1016/j.celrep.2018.01.074]

Genetic Ablation of miR-33 Increases Food Intake, Enhances Adipose Tissue Expansion, and Promotes Obesity and Insulin Resistance

Araldi E;
2018-01-01

Abstract

While therapeutic modulation of miRNAs provides a promising approach for numerous diseases, the promiscuous nature of miRNAs raises concern over detrimental off-target effects. miR-33 has emerged as a likely target for treatment of cardiovascular diseases. However, the deleterious effects of long-term anti-miR-33 therapies and predisposition of miR-33(-/-) mice to obesity and metabolic dysfunction exemplify the possible pitfalls of miRNA-based therapies. Our work provides an in-depth characterization of miR-33(-/-) mice and explores the mechanisms by which loss of miR-33 promotes insulin resistance in key metabolic tissues. Contrary to previous reports, our data do not support a direct role for SREBP-1-mediated lipid synthesis in promoting these effects. Alternatively, in adipose tissue of miR-33(-/-) mice, we observe increased pre-adipocyte proliferation, enhanced lipid uptake, and impaired lipolysis. Moreover, we demonstrate that the driving force behind these abnormalities is increased food intake, which can be prevented by pair feeding with wild-type animals.
2018
Genetic Ablation of miR-33 Increases Food Intake, Enhances Adipose Tissue Expansion, and Promotes Obesity and Insulin Resistance / Price, Nl; Singh, Ak; Rotllan, N; Goedeke, L; Wing, A; Canfran-Duque, A; Diaz-Ruiz, A; Araldi, E; Baldan, N; Camporez, Jp; Suarez, Y; Rodeheffer, Ms; Shulman, Gi; de Cabo, R; Fernandez-Hernando, C. - In: CELL REPORTS. - ISSN 2211-1247. - 22:8(2018), pp. 2133-2145. [10.1016/j.celrep.2018.01.074]
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