Glucose regulates hypothalamic long-chain fatty acid metabolism via AMP-activated kinase (AMPK) in neurons and astrocytes

Bouchra Taïb, Khalil Bouyakdan, Cécile Hryhorczuk, Demetra Rodaros, Stephanie Fulton, Thierry Alquier

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Abstract

Background: Hypothalamic long-chain fatty acids (LCFA) and glucose are critical for energy balance, but it is not known if their metabolism is coupled. Results: Glucose regulates hypothalamic metabolism of palmitate via AMP-activated kinase. Conclusion: Glucose and LCFA metabolism is coupled in a cell-type and LCFA-dependent manner. Significance: This is the first evidence for glucose regulation of LCFA metabolic fate in the hypothalamus.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)37216-37229
Number of pages14
JournalJournal of Biological Chemistry
Volume288
Issue number52
DOIs
StatePublished - Dec 27 2013
Externally publishedYes

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Biochemistry
  • Molecular Biology
  • Cell Biology

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