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Amorfrutins are selective PPARγ agonists with potent antidiabetic properties


ABSTRACT: Faced by an alarming incidence of metabolic diseases including obesity and type 2 diabetes worldwide, there is an urgent need for effective strategies for preventing and treating these common diseases. The nuclear receptor PPARγ (peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gamma) plays a crucial role in metabolism. We isolated the amorfrutins from edible parts of the plants Glychyrrhiza foetida and Amorpha fruticosa, and identified these natural products as a new chemical class to treat insulin resistance and diabetes by selectively activating PPARγ. In contrast to existing synthetic PPARγ drugs, the amorfrutins display unique properties by separating insulin sensitization from unwanted side effects. In obese mouse models, amorfrutin treatment significantly improved important metabolic and inflammatory parameters. In summary, PPARγ activation by selective amorfrutins derived from edible biomaterial is a promising approach to combat metabolic diseases and other diseases in which PPARγ is involved in.

ORGANISM(S): Mus musculus Homo sapiens

PROVIDER: GSE28384 | GEO | 2012/05/02

SECONDARY ACCESSION(S): PRJNA139093

REPOSITORIES: GEO

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