Vasonatrin peptide, a new regulator of adiponectin and interleukin-6 production in adipocytes

Background: In addition to lipolytic function, ANP plays regulatory roles in the production of various adipokines including adiponectin, leptin, and interleukins. However, the adipose effects of vasonatrin peptide (VNP), a new manmade natriuretic peptide, are largely unknown. Aim: The aim of the pre...

Ausführliche Beschreibung

Gespeichert in:
Bibliographische Detailangaben
Veröffentlicht in:Journal of endocrinological investigation 2011-11, Vol.34 (10), p.742-746
Hauptverfasser: Chen, B.-Y., Tie, R., Qu, P., Zhu, M.-Z., Zhu, X.-X., Jin, J., Yu, J.
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Online-Zugang:Volltext
Tags: Tag hinzufügen
Keine Tags, Fügen Sie den ersten Tag hinzu!
Beschreibung
Zusammenfassung:Background: In addition to lipolytic function, ANP plays regulatory roles in the production of various adipokines including adiponectin, leptin, and interleukins. However, the adipose effects of vasonatrin peptide (VNP), a new manmade natriuretic peptide, are largely unknown. Aim: The aim of the present study was to identify the roles of VNP on adipokines production, as well as signaling pathways involved. Material, subjects, and methods: 3T3-L1 cells were differentiated into adipocytes and exposed to various concentrations of VNP. Quantitative PCR and immunoassays were performed to determine the mRNA and protein levels of adiponectin and interleukin-6 (IL- 6), respectively. The involved signaling pathway was identified by radioimmunoassay to detect the levels of intracellular cyclic GMP (cGMP), mimicking experiments using 8-br-cGMP (a membrane-permeable cGMP analog). Also, blocking experiments were performed using HS-142-1, an antagonist of particulate guanylyl cyclase-coupled natriuretic peptide receptor (NPR), or KT-5823, the cGMP-dependent protein kinase (PKG) inhibitor. Results: VNP markedly enhanced adiponectin mRNA expression, as well as protein secretion, however, suppressed IL-6 production in mature adipocytes. In addition, VNP significantly increased the intracellular levels of cGMP. The effects of VNP were mimicked by 8-br-cGMP, whereas inhibited by HS-142-1, or KT-5823. Conclusions: Taken together, VNP regulates adiponectin and IL-6 production in adipocytes via guanylyl cyclase-coupled NPR/cGMP/PKG pathway.
ISSN:0391-4097
1720-8386
DOI:10.3275/7727