Muscle cannabinoid 1 receptor regulates Il-6 and myostatin expression, governing physical performance and whole-body metabolism.
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ABSTRACT: Cannabinoid 1 receptor (CB1R) plays a critical role in the regulation of whole-body energy metabolism because of its involvement in controlling food intake thorough a central mechanism, and controlling distribution of fuel and utilization in the periphery, particularly in fat and liver. Additionally, inhibition of CB1R improves insulin secretion from pancreatic beta cells and insulin sensitivity in both pancreatic beta cells and hepatocytes. We now developed a skeletal muscle-specific CB1R-knockout (Skm-CB1R-/-) mouse to study the specific role of CB1R in muscle. Muscle-CB1R ablation prevented diet-induced and age-induced insulin resistance by increasing insulin receptor signaling. Ablation of CB1R in muscle also led to IL-6 secretion and reduced myostatin expression, and enhanced AKT and MAPKs signaling. These changes in myokines induced the expression of myogenic genes, increasing muscle mass and whole-body lean/fat ratio in both obesity and aging, with no change in total body weight. Skm-CB1R-/- mice had increased energy expenditure and their muscle had improved mitochondrial performance, which led to improved physical endurance. These results collectively show that muscle-CB1R is involved in regulating whole-body insulin sensitivity and physical performance.
ORGANISM(S): Mus musculus
PROVIDER: GSE109741 | GEO | 2020/01/22
REPOSITORIES: GEO
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