| Literature DB >> 29261404 |
Cristina Contreras1,2, Marcos F Fondevila1,2, Miguel López1,2.
Abstract
The chaperone GRP78 (glucose related protein 78), also called BiP (binding immunoglobulin protein) is a key regulator of endoplasmic reticulum (ER) stress. We recently described that over-expression of GRP78 specifically in the ventromedial nucleus of the hypothalamus (VMH) releases hypothalamic ER stress in rodent obese models leading to weight loss, reduced hepatic steatosis and improved insulin and leptin sensitivity. The action of GRP78 is mediated by a feeding-independent mechanism involving increased sympathetic tone, augmented brown adipose tissue (BAT) thermogenesis and induction browning of white adipose tissue (WAT).Entities:
Keywords: BAT; ER stress; GRP78; browning; hypothalamus; obesity; thermogenesis
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Year: 2017 PMID: 29261404 PMCID: PMC5915027 DOI: 10.1080/21623945.2017.1405878
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Adipocyte ISSN: 2162-3945 Impact factor: 4.534