Project description:We demonstrate that conjugated linoleic acid (CLA), when given to mice as a dietary supplement, induced an enlarged liver and hepatic steatosis. The progression of NAFLD and insulin resistance was reversed by GW6471 a small-molecule antagonist of PPARα. Transcriptional profiling of livers unraveled that genes involved in lipid metabolism core gene programs controlled by PPARα in response to CLA and GW6471.Our findings reveal a novel role of PPARα in the regulation of lipid homeostasis and highlight its druggable nature in NAFLD.
Project description:This SuperSeries is composed of the following subset Series:; GSE8679: Gene expression in mouse white adipose tissue; GSE8681: Gene expression in mouse 3T3-L1 adipocyte tissue culture treated with CLA; GSE8682: Gene expression in mouse 3T3-L1 adipocyte tissue culture treated with tunicamycin; GSE8683: Gene expression in 3T3-L1 mouse tissue (preadipocytes) treated with Trans-10,Cis-12 conjugated linoleic acid(t10c12 CLA); GSE8684: Gene expression in mouse 3T3-L1 adipocyte tissue culture treated with cis-9,trans-11 conjugated linoleic acid(c9t11 CLA) Experiment Overall Design: Refer to individual Series
Project description:Snord116 deletion mouse models recapitulate aspects of the Prader-Willi Syndrome. In this study, we examine the gene expression changes in the mediobasal hypothalamus for mice which have an adult onset deletion of Snord116 in the mediobasal hypothalamus.
Project description:Omega-3 (n-3) and omega-6 (n-6) polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA) have important signalling roles in the hypothalamus, a region of the brain that regulates whole-body energy homeostasis. While evidence suggests that high PUFA intake can impact hypothalamic activity, the underlying molecular mechanisms regulated by essential dietary PUFA (i.e., linoleic acid and alpha-linolenic acid) remain poorly described in this brain region. To differentiate the roles of essential dietary PUFA on hypothalamic function, we fed male rats high-fat diets (35% kcal/d) containing either safflower (linoleic acid) or flaxseed (alpha-linolenic acid) oil for 2 months. Control rats were fed a low-fat (16% kcal/d) diet containing soybean oil. Hypothalmic gene expression was investigated by microrray.
Project description:Functional genomic analysis of liver tissue extracted from polygenic obese mice fed either a control (1% linoleic acid) or treatment (1% trans 10, cis 12 conjugated linoleic acid) diet after fourteen days.
Project description:Functional genomic analysis of epididymal adipose tissue extracted from polygenic obese mice fed either a control (1% linoleic acid) or treatment (1% trans 10, cis 12 conjugated linoleic acid) diet after five or fourteen days.
