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Lipoproteins are composed of triglycerides TG , cholesterol esters, phospholipids, and apolipoproteins, which modulate lipoprotein catabolism. In the forward transport system, TG-rich very low-density lipoprotein VLDL released by the liver delivers fatty acids to adipocytes for storage and to cardiac and skeletal muscle for energy consumption.
Lipoprotein lipase LPL , secreted by the adipocyte, muscle, and macrophage, plays an important role in VLDL fatty acid release, and its subsequent conversion to low-density lipoprotein LDL. Cholesterol ester-rich LDL, on the other hand, delivers cholesterol to peripheral tissues for steroidogenesis and maintaining cell membrane integrity.
Conversely, in the reverse transport system, high-density lipoprotein HDL transports excess cholesterol from extrahepatic cells, such as macrophages at the vessel wall, to liver, where it can be recycled or catabolized to bile acid 1. Disturbances in this system are integral components of life-threatening diseases, best exemplified by the metabolic syndrome, or syndrome X, which refers to patients who are insulin-resistant hyperinsulinemic , dyslipidemic elevated TG and decreased HDL-cholesterol levels , frequently hypertensive and at high risk for developing coronary artery disease CAD 2.
The identification of fatty acids as endogenous ligands for peroxisome proliferator-activated receptors PPARs has provided a unique approach to study lipid homeostasis at the molecular level 3 — 7. PPARs are members of the nuclear receptor superfamily, which contains a signature type II zinc finger DNA binding motif and a hydrophobic ligand binding pocket 8.
PPARα is expressed in liver, heart, muscle, and kidney where it regulates fatty acid catabolism 9 , PPARγ is highly enriched in adipocyte and macrophage and is involved in adipocyte differentiation, lipid storage, and glucose homeostasis 11 — PPARδ is expressed ubiquitously with a less defined function.
It has been implicated in keratinocyte differentiation and wound healing and, more recently, in mediating VLDL signaling of the macrophage 14 — The fact that dietary fatty acids are natural activators of this subfamily implies that lipoproteins serve as ligand carriers for PPARs, which, in turn, modulate lipid homeostasis of the body.
Consistent with this, the activities of the fibrate class of lipid-lowering drugs and the thiazolidinedione TZD class of insulin-sensitizing drugs are believed to be mediated by PPARα and PPARγ, respectively 18 , In addition, these PPAR agonists have all been reported to exhibit antiinflammatory activity in macrophages and endothelial cells, which is beyond the scope of this review.
Here, we will discuss how these receptors coordinately modulate lipid homeostasis in metabolically active sites, including the liver, adipocytes, muscle, and macrophage, and their roles as lipid sensors in metabolic diseases. Circulating lipoproteins deliver both energy substrates and endogenous activators for PPARs.
In humans, TG-rich VLDL particles, released by liver, deliver fatty acids to adipocytes for storage and to muscle for energy consumption. Lipoprotein lipase, a PPARγ target gene in the adipocyte, promotes fatty acid release through its TG hydrolysis activity and conversion of VLDL to cholesterol-rich LDL.
Activation of PPARα and PPARδ induces fatty acid FA catabolism in metabolically active tissues such as liver and muscle, whereas PPARγ is essential for lipid storage and differentiation of fat cells.
Macrophages at the vessel wall also actively take up lipids such as VLDL and ox-LDL, and excess cholesterol is fluxed out through the HDL pathway. PPARγ plays an important role in the balance between lipid influx and efflux, whereas PPARδ is the major sensor for VLDL in the mouse macrophage.
CE, Cholesterol esters. In the fasting state, the fuel sources of the body shift from carbohydrates and fats to mostly fats, and fatty acids that were stored during feeding are released from the adipocyte and taken up by liver.
There they are either reesterified to TGs and assembled into VLDL or broken down through β-oxidation and used to generate ketone bodies. Earlier studies have demonstrated that in the liver, PPARα directly regulates genes involved in fatty acid uptake [fatty acid binding protein FATP ], β-oxidation acyl-CoA oxidase and ω-oxidation cytochrome P Gene targeting studies confirmed that PPARα is essential for the up-regulation of these genes caused by fasting 20 , 21 or by pharmacological stimulation with synthetic ligands such as the fibrates 10 , 18 , Although PPARα null mice have no obvious phenotype on a normal diet, these animals accumulate massive amounts of lipid in their livers when fasted or fed a high-fat diet.
Fasting also results in severe hypoglycemia, hypoketonemia, and elevated plasma levels of nonesterified fatty acid, indicating a defect in fatty acid uptake and oxidation caused by dysregulation of these genes 20 , In line with these observations, the fibrate class of drugs including fenofibrate and gemfibrozil, which are synthetic ligands for PPARα, lower serum TGs and slightly increase HDL cholesterol levels in patients with hyperlipidemia 23 , most likely due to induction of fatty acid oxidation through activation of PPARα.
PPARα has also been shown to down-regulate apolipoprotein C-III, a protein which inhibits TG hydrolysis by LPL. This activity of PPARα ligands further contributes to the lipid-lowering effect.
Unlike its function in the adaptive response to fasting, the role of PPARα in cardiovascular pathogenesis appears to be detrimental. Cardiac-specific PPARα overexpression increases fatty acid oxidation and concomitantly decreases glucose transport and use, a phenotype similar to that of the diabetic heart.
When these animals are made diabetic through streptozocin treatment, they develop more severe cardiomyopathy than wild-type controls, whereas PPARα null mice do not exhibit this phenotype 24 , Similarly, PPARα and apoE double knockout animals are protected from high cholesterol and high-fat diet-induced insulin resistance and develop less atherosclerotic lesions These results strongly indicate that PPARα senses fatty acids and induces their use, and thus plays a causative role in cardiomyopathy.
The net effect, however, of fibrate intervention in cardiovascular disease is likely beneficial because systemic TG reduction should result in less fat accumulation in the heart and at the vessel wall. Adipocytes are the main site for lipid storage and modulate the levels of lipids in the blood stream in response to hormonal signals.
PPARγ has high expression in this tissue and has been shown to potentiate adipocyte differentiation from fibroblasts In humans with type II diabetes, pharmacologic activators of this receptor, such as TZDs, significantly improve insulin sensitivity 28 ; however, the mechanism of how these compounds work remains elusive.
Attempts to answer this question have proven difficult. PPARγ null embryos die at gestation d 10 due to a defect in the placenta, and tetraploid rescue only proves that PPARγ is essential for adipogenesis Gene expression profiling by microarray suggests that the detectable changes in expression by TZDs are mostly in the adipocyte These include genes involved in glucose uptake [c-Cbl-associated protein CAP and glucose transporter 4 GLUT4 ], lipid uptake and storage CD36, aP2, LPL, FATP, and acyl-CoA synthetase , and energy expenditure [glycerol kinase GyK , uncoupling protein UCP 2 and UCP 3; Refs.
From these transcriptional changes, several plausible insulin-sensitizing mechanisms emerge Fig. On the other hand, sequestering lipids into fat stores through the induction of CD36, LPL, and aP2 should reduce the metabolic burden on liver and muscle and promote glucose use.
Free fatty acids FFA , in particular, cause insulin resistance in muscle, so lowering this metabolite is likely beneficial GyK up-regulation also results in decreased FFA release by adipocytes, while at the same time increasing energy expenditure.
In the fasting state, TG hydrolysis is stimulated, yielding FFAs and glycerol. These molecules normally enter the blood stream to be taken up by the liver, but GyK converts glycerol into glycerol-phosphate.
The presence of glycerol-phosphate allows FFA recently hydrolyzed from TGs to be reincorporated back into TGs at an energetic cost.
Similarly, UCPs allow protons to cross the mitochondrial membrane bypassing the ATPase, thus diverting potential energy into heat instead of ATP formation. Increased energy expenditure should be therapeutically beneficial in diabetic patients, especially in those with obesity.
Other than genes that are directly involved in lipid and glucose homeostasis, TZDs also modulate the expression of secreted signaling molecules, or adipokines in fat.
This includes down-regulation of leptin 39 , 40 and TNF-α 41 , 42 and up-regulation of Acrp30 43 — TNFα induces insulin resistance, whereas low levels of Acrp30 have been correlated with insulin resistance in mice, and injection of this protein improves insulin sensitivity.
Effects of TZDs on the three primary insulin-responsive tissues. Changes listed in red are mediated directly through the nuclear fatty acid receptor, PPARγ.
This receptor is most abundantly expressed in adipose tissue where the largest transcriptional effect is seen. Direct effects have also been observed in liver; however, it is unclear whether or not PPARγ is activated in muscle.
Alterations in adipocyte physiology as well as modulation of adipokines results in secondary effects denoted in green in other tissues. These include decreased gluconeogenesis in the liver through the down-regulation of PEPCK and increased glucose oxidation in muscle due, in part, to the down-regulation of PDK4.
ACS, Acyl-CoA synthetase. In addition to the actions of PPARγ ligands on adipose tissue, these compounds exert some of their effects, either directly or indirectly, on other tissues.
This has been shown in principle by the administration of TZDs to fatless mice. These mice develop hyperglycemia, hyperinsulinemia, and hyperlipidemia that is relieved, to varying extents, by TZD treatment 46 , Furthermore, the expression of PPARγ is up-regulated in the liver of genetically obese mice, and TZDs induce several PPARγ target genes involved in lipid uptake and storage in liver PPARγ activation also appears to increase glucose oxidation in the muscle and decrease gluconeogenesis in the liver, in part, by down-regulating pyruvate dehydrogenase 4 PDK4 and phosphoenolpyruvate carboxykinase PEPCK , respectively However, whether this is a direct TZD activity or secondary effect from changes in adipocyte physiology requires further studies using tissue-specific knockout animals.
Because diabetic patients are often at high risk for cardiovascular disease, the activity of PPARγ in lipid-laden macrophages has also been extensively studied. Earlier findings suggested that activation of PPARγ by modified fatty acids 9-hydroxyoctadecadienoic acid 9-HODE and HODE, components of oxidized-LDL ox-LDL , might increase lipid accumulation through the induction of the scavenger receptor CD36 49 , This observation raised the question as to whether TZDs exhibit a similar activity.
However, a follow-up study demonstrated that PPARγ also promotes cholesterol efflux through the induction of a transcriptional cascade involving the nuclear sterol receptor LXRα and its downstream target ABCA1, a membrane transporter that is important for HDL-mediated reverse cholesterol transport 51 — In this view, one would predict that in the absence of proportionately increased ox-LDL, pharmacological activation of PPARγ should shift the balance from lipid loading to lipid efflux and improve the status of the atherosclerotic lesion.
Indeed, a decrease in lesion formation has been observed with drug intervention in several mouse models of atherosclerosis 55 — Reciprocally, macrophages lacking PPARγ are defective in their efflux program and display an accelerated lesion progression In aggregate, these results suggest that therapeutic intervention is beneficial in treating CAD.
Muscle is one of the most metabolically demanding tissues and relies heavily on fatty acids as an energy source. PPARδ is the most abundant receptor in the muscle among the PPARs It was first implicated in fatty acid metabolism from studies using the knockout animals.
Most PPARδ null embryos die at an early stage due to a placental defect. The small percentage of PPARδ null mice that survive exhibit a reduction in fat mass 61 , However, this phenotype is absent in adipocyte-specific knockout animals suggesting that PPARδ may regulate systemic lipid metabolism rather than adipocyte functions This idea is further strengthened by the observation that treatment with the synthetic compound GW in insulin-resistant rhesus monkeys dramatically improves their serum lipid profile.
The effects include a decrease in fasting TG and insulin and an increase in HDL cholesterol, while lowering the levels of small dense LDL Although it is unclear which tissue is the major target for this activity, the identification of PPARδ as a VLDL sensor see below suggests that muscle could be one of the potential candidates.
In support of this, a selective PPARδ ligand is capable of regulating genes important for fatty acid catabolism such as malonyl-CoA decarboxylase, CPT1, and UCP3, and increasing the fatty acid oxidation rate in muscle cells Ref.
Evans, unpublished data. Furthermore, exercise- or starvation-induced up-regulation of these genes in muscle, but not in heart or liver, remains intact in the PPARα null mice. Thus, PPARδ activity appears to be more relevant than PPARα in the adaptive response of the muscle.
As mentioned earlier, PPARδ has recently been shown to mediate VLDL signaling in the macrophage VLDL treatment in cultured macrophages results in lipid accumulation and up-regulation of adipose differentiation-related protein, a lipid droplet-coating protein that has been implicated in lipid storage Adipose differentiation-related protein was subsequently identified as a direct PPARδ target gene, and components of VLDL released by LPL serve as ligands for the receptor.
Accordingly, VLDL induction of this gene is abolished in the PPARδ null macrophage, whereas this regulation remains unchanged in the PPARγ null cells. This intriguing result has raised the question as to how receptor activation affects atherosclerotic lesion progression, because it is becoming clear now that high TG and VLDL levels may be independent risk factors for CAD With regard to foam cell formation, in vitro cholesterol-loading studies using structurally distinct synthetic PPARδ activators have generated inconclusive results.
In one study, PPARδ activation potentiated cholesterol efflux through induction of the ABCA1 pathway, whereas the other demonstrated enhanced lipid accumulation using a different agonist 63 , This discrepancy is likely due to differences in the experimental system, or the fact that PPARδ activates both lipid uptake and oxidation, a scenario similar to the cholesterol influx and efflux activities of PPARγ.
Future studies in mouse models of atherosclerosis with either drug treatment or PPARδ-deficient bone marrow transplantation will help clarify the role of this receptor in CAD. The use of loss-of-function mutants and high-affinity ligands for the PPARs has provided a unique opportunity to identify genes regulated by these receptors and correlate these regulatory events in the nucleus to the physiology of the animal.
It is now evident that PPARs, which are activated by various lipid molecules, function in distinct target tissues and coordinately regulate different metabolic pathways. PPARα and PPARδ potentiate fatty acid use in liver and muscle, respectively, whereas PPARγ promotes lipid storage in adipocytes.
In this dynamic system, lipids are shuttled between these tissues according to the needs of the body by lipoproteins. In this view, lipoproteins not only deliver energy substrates but also carry endogenous activators for these receptors. Given the intimate relationship between the activity of the PPARs and lipid homeostasis, continuing the study of the regulatory mechanisms mediated by PPARs will provide valuable information for designing drugs that target these receptors in metabolic diseases.
Three major challenges remain to be addressed. The first will be to define metabolic pathways regulated by these receptors and which tissues they are activated in. The apparent task will be to decipher the actual site of action for TZDs.
Future experiments with tissue-specific knockout of PPARγ should shed light on where the drug works and, importantly, whether loss of receptor in a specific tissue is sufficient to cause insulin resistance.
PPARδ is another promising candidate as a lipid and insulin modulator due to its potential role in muscle. Given the wide tissue distribution of this receptor, research focusing on its activity in other metabolically active tissues will grow exponentially, and its therapeutic value will be unmasked in the near future.
The next challenge will be to identify ligands that retain their effectiveness without adverse side effects. Substantial progress has already been made in designing selective PPAR modulators and dual agonists that modulate receptor activity.
It is known that macrophages at the vessel wall actively take up lipids, and this process is essential for the formation of atherogenic foam cells. Understanding these mechanisms in conjunction with the identification of selective modulators will extend the therapeutic value of PPARs to other metabolic diseases such as CAD.
We thank Jun Sonoda for valuable comments, Elaine Stevens and Lita Ong for administrative assistance, and Jamie Simon for the graphic artwork.
This work was supported by the Howard Hughes Medical Institute HHMI. is an investigator of the HHMI at The Salk Institute for Biological Studies and March of Dimes Chair in Molecular and Developmental Biology. is a research fellow of the HHMI, and P.
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This is known as an autosomal recessive disorder. Two parts of a recessive gene are required to activate the disease. If only one part of the gene is present then the individual is only a carrier and shows no symptoms of the disease. If both mutated genes are present, the individual will be symptomatic.
Diagnosis of Fatty-acid metabolism disorder requires extensive lab testing. However, in this process, ketones are also produced and ketotic hypoglycaemia is expected. However, in cases where fatty acid metabolism is impaired, a non-ketotic hypoglycaemia may be the result, due to a break in the metabolic pathways for fatty-acid metabolism.
The primary treatment method for fatty-acid metabolism disorders is dietary modification. It is essential that the blood-glucose levels remain at adequate levels to prevent the body from moving fat to the liver for energy.
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Acyl transport Carnitine CPT1 CPT2 CDSP CACTD Adrenoleukodystrophy ALD. General Acyl CoA dehydrogenase Short-chain SCADD Medium-chain MCADD Long-chain 3-hydroxy LCHAD Very long-chain VLCADD Mitochondrial trifunctional protein deficiency MTPD : Acute fatty liver of pregnancy.
: Metabolic disorders and fat metabolism| 1. Introduction | Test your knowledge Take a Quiz! Dubois R. In line with these observations, the fibrate class of drugs including fenofibrate and gemfibrozil, which are synthetic ligands for PPARα, lower serum TGs and slightly increase HDL cholesterol levels in patients with hyperlipidemia 23 , most likely due to induction of fatty acid oxidation through activation of PPARα. ICD - 10 : E Furthermore, exercise- or starvation-induced up-regulation of these genes in muscle, but not in heart or liver, remains intact in the PPARα null mice. |
| Start Here | gov A. gov website belongs to an official government organization in the United States. gov website. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites. Metabolism is the process your body uses to get or make energy from the food you eat. Food is made up of proteins, carbohydrates, and fats. Chemicals in your digestive system break the food parts down into sugars and acids, your body's fuel. Your body can use this fuel right away, or it can store the energy in your body tissues, such as your liver, muscles, and body fat. A metabolic disorder occurs when abnormal chemical reactions in your body disrupt this process. When this happens, you might have too much of some substances or too little of other ones that you need to stay healthy. There are different groups of disorders. Some affect the breakdown of amino acids , carbohydrates , or lipids. Another group, mitochondrial diseases , affects the parts of the cells that produce the energy. You can develop a metabolic disorder when some organs, such as your liver or pancreas, become diseased or do not function normally. Diabetes is an example. The information on this site should not be used as a substitute for professional medical care or advice. Contact a health care provider if you have questions about your health. Metabolic Disorders. On this page Basics Summary Start Here Diagnosis and Tests. Learn More Specifics Genetics. See, Play and Learn No links available. This inability can result in pain, bone damage, and even death. This is a defect in the transport of glucose and galactose across the stomach lining which leads to severe diarrhea and dehydration. Symptoms are controlled by removing lactose, sucrose, and glucose from the diet. In this condition , excess iron is deposited in several organs, and can cause:. MSUD disrupts the metabolism of certain amino acids, causing rapid degeneration of the neurons. If not treated, it causes death within the first few months after birth. Treatment involves limiting the dietary intake of branched-chain amino acids. PKU causes an inability to produce the enzyme, phenylalanine hydroxylase, resulting in organ damage, mental retardation, and unusual posture. Metabolic disorders are highly complex and rare. Our experts continually monitor the health and wellness space, and we update our articles when new information becomes available. FGIDs are a complex group of disorders that affect all parts of the digestive system and your mental health. Metabolic syndrome is a group of five risk factors that increase the likelihood of developing heart disease, diabetes, and stroke. Learn the five…. Find information on phenylketonuria causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment. Tay-Sachs disease is a neurodegenerative disorder most commonly found in infants. Learn more about this rare disease. MindBodyGreen provides third-party-tested supplements made with high quality ingredients. Our testers and dietitians discuss whether MindBodyGreen…. Vitamins are for athletes to stay healthy. You may get all you need from the food you eat. Some athletes may benefits from vitamin supplements. Docosahexaenoic acid, or DHA, is a type of omega-3 fat that may improve many aspects of your health, from your brain to your heart. Here are 12…. Vitamins are what your body needs to function and stay healthy. It's possible to get all the vitamins you need from the food you eat, but supplements…. A Quiz for Teens Are You a Workaholic? How Well Do You Sleep? Health Conditions Discover Plan Connect. Nutrition and Metabolism Disorders. Medically reviewed by Natalie Olsen, R. Definition Causes Types Outlook How does your metabolism work? What is a metabolic disorder? What causes metabolic disorders? Types of metabolic disorders. How we reviewed this article: Sources. Healthline has strict sourcing guidelines and relies on peer-reviewed studies, academic research institutions, and medical associations. We avoid using tertiary references. You can learn more about how we ensure our content is accurate and current by reading our editorial policy. Sep 17, Written By Sandy Calhoun Rice. |
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| Nutrition and Metabolism Disorders | Lipid metabolism disorders are hereditary Metanolic Memory improvement through nutrition Overview of Hereditary Metabolic Fxt Hereditary metabolic disorders are Memory improvement through nutrition genetic conditions that cause Body detoxification and inflammation reduction problems. Metabokic experts continually monitor the health and wellness space, and we update our articles when new information becomes available. It has been found that cancer incidence in the Mediterranean countries, where the main source of fat is olive oil, is lower than in other areas of the world. Copy to clipboard. Submitted: 11 July Published: 23 January |
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