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Inhibition of Peripheral Serotonin Activates Hepatic AMPK and Reduces Monocyte-Derived Liver Macrophages, Ameliorating Obesity-Associated Fibrosis


ABSTRACT: Monocyte-derived liver macrophages are critical in the pathogenesis of metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH) and liver fibrosis, but their recruitment mechanisms remain unclear. Serotonin (5-hydroxytryptamine, 5HT) is a conserved monoamine synthesized by tryptophan hydroxylase (Tph) 1 in peripheral tissues and Tph2 in the brain. We show that in mice housed at thermoneutrality and fed a high-fat, high-fructose diet, inhibition of peripheral serotonin (pe5HT) through genetic deletion of Tph1 prevents MASH independently of reductions in body weight. Liver flow cytometry and single-nuclei sequencing showed reduced pro-inflammatory Ly6Chigh monocytes, monocyte-derived Kupffer cells (moKCs), and lipid-associated macrophages (LAMs) in Tph1 KO mice. Tph1 deletion also decreased circulating monocytes, specifically Ly6Chigh monocytes. A single 5HT injection increased Ly6Chigh monocytes, while Tph1 KO mice had reduced monocytes without affecting bone marrow monocytes. Mechanistically, serotonin inhibition increases liver AMPK activity, and this is important for reducing CCL2 and monocyte recruitment. These findings link two ancient energy sensors, 5HT and AMPK, with obesity-associated liver fibrosis.

INSTRUMENT(S): Chromium X, 3' v3.1 10X, Illumina NovaSeq 6000

ORGANISM(S): Mus musculus

SUBMITTER: Tinne Thoné 

PROVIDER: E-MTAB-15760 | biostudies-arrayexpress |

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-arrayexpress

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