FGF21 regulates ER-stress and the Unfolded Protein Response through Sulfide Signaling
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ABSTRACT: Fibroblast growth factor 21 (FGF21) is an endocrine hormone with broad metabolic actions at supraphysiological concentrations, but unclear physiological function, with recent data suggesting a link to endoplasmic reticulum (ER)-stress. ER-stress activates the unfolded protein response (UPR), a cellular repair mechanism maintaining cellular homeostasis during protein folding stress. Using APEX2 proximity labelling, we assessed the intracellular action of FGF21 at its receptor β-klotho (KLB), and discovered associations to protein folding in the ER, ER-stress, and H2S production. We found that FGF21 enhances the UPR, and that this action is blunted by either genetic or pharmacological inhibition of sulfide signaling, and phenocopied by an H2S-donor in vivo . Strikingly, we found that even physiological levels of FGF21 KLB-dependently modulate the UPR via increased hepatic H2S production. Our data hence identify a novel physiological role of FGF21 and further indicate that sulfide signaling is a core second messenger of the UPR.
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ORGANISM(S): Homo Sapiens (human)
TISSUE(S): Permanent Cell Line Cell
SUBMITTER:
Stefanie Hauck
LAB HEAD: Prof. Dr. Timo Müller
PROVIDER: PXD056693 | Pride | 2026-06-16
REPOSITORIES: Pride
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