| Literature DB >> 25109279 |
Mar Quiñones1, Omar Al-Massadi2, Johan Fernø3, Ruben Nogueiras4.
Abstract
The mammalian sirtuins (SIRT1-7) are a family of highly conserved nicotine adenine dinucleotide (NAD(+))-dependent deacetylases that act as cellular sensors to detect energy availability. SIRT1 is a multifaceted protein that is involved in a wide variety of cellular processes. SIRT1 is activated in response to caloric restriction, acting on multiple targets in a wide range of tissues. SIRT1 regulates the role of multiple hormones implicated in energy balance, including glucose and lipid metabolism. Here, we review the relevant role of SIRT1 as a mediator of endocrine function of several hormones to modulate energy balance. In addition, we analyze the potential of targeting SIRT1 for the treatment of obesity and type 2 diabetes mellitus.Entities:
Keywords: Food intake; Hormones; Insulin; Obesity; SIRT1
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Year: 2014 PMID: 25109279 DOI: 10.1016/j.mce.2014.08.002
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Mol Cell Endocrinol ISSN: 0303-7207 Impact factor: 4.102