In:
Endocrinology, The Endocrine Society, Vol. 151, No. 3 ( 2010-03-01), p. 993-1001
Abstract:
Hepatic lipase (HL)-mediated lipoprotein hydrolysis provides free fatty acids for energy, storage, and nutrient signaling and may play a role in energy homeostasis. Because HL-activity increases with increased visceral fat, we hypothesized that increased HL-activity favors weight gain and obesity and consequently, that HL deficiency would reduce body fat stores and protect against diet-induced obesity. To test this hypothesis, we compared wild-type mice (with endogenous HL) and mice genetically deficient in HL with respect to daily body weight and food intake, body composition, and adipocyte size on both chow and high-fat (HF) diets. Key determinants of energy expenditure, including rate of oxygen consumption, heat production, and locomotor activity, were measured by indirect calorimetry. HL-deficient mice exhibited reduced weight gain on both diets (by 32%, chow; by 50%, HF; both P & lt; 0.0001, n = 6–7 per genotype), effects that were associated with reduced average daily food intake (by 22–30% on both diets, P & lt; 0.0001) and a modest increase in the rate of oxygen consumption (by 25%, P & lt; 0.003) during the light cycle. Moreover, in mice fed the HF diet, HL deficiency reduced both body fat (by 30%, P & lt; 0.0001) and adipocyte size (by 53%, P & lt; 0.01) and fully prevented the development of hepatic steatosis. Also, HL deficiency reduced adipose tissue macrophage content, consistent with reduced inflammation and a lean phenotype. Our results demonstrate that in mice, HL deficiency protects against diet-induced obesity and its hepatic sequelae. Inhibition of HL-activity may therefore have value in the prevention and/or treatment of obesity.
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
ISSN:
0013-7227
,
1945-7170
DOI:
10.1210/en.2009-1100
Language:
English
Publisher:
The Endocrine Society
Publication Date:
2010
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2011695-0
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