Project description:The expression of Trk-fused gene (TFG) was markedly increased in adipose tissues from ob/ob mice. To examine the function of TFG in adipocytes, we performed microarray analysis using the Affymetrics Clariom D Array, Mouse.
Project description:Circulating trimethylamine N-oxide (TMAO) participates in the pathogenesis of cardio-metabolic diseases, with hepatic flavin-containing monooxygenase 3 (FMO3) originally regarded as the primary source of TMAO production. Here, we demonstrate that white adipose tissue (WAT) expressed FMO3 and its derived metabolic product TMAO causatively contribute to the systemic elevation of TMAO levels, WAT dysfunction, and metabolic diseases in ageing. We showed that FMO3 expression and TMAO levels are upregulated in WAT of naturally ageing animals and human subjects, as well as in a DNA damage-induced senescent adipocyte model, but not in the liver. This upregulation is due to p53 activation in mice and could be mitigated by calorie restriction in humans. Adipocyte-specific ablation of FMO3 attenuates TMAO accumulation in WAT and circulation, leading to enhanced glucose metabolism, energy homeostasis, and lipid regulation in aged and high-fat diet-induced obese mice. Transcriptomic and histological analysis link these metabolic improvements to reduced senescence, fibrosis, and inflammation in WAT as well as a decrease in adipose-resident macrophages. LiP-small molecule mapping (LiP-SMap) analysis identified numerous novel TMAO-interacting proteins implicated in inflammasome activation within white adipocytes and macrophages. Mechanistically, TMAO facilitates inflammasome activation by binding to the inflammasome adaptor protein apoptosis-associated speck-like protein containing A CARD (ASC), thereby inducing its expression, caspase-1 activation, and subsequent interleukin-1β (IL-1β) production. Our findings uncover a pivotal role for adipocyte FMO3 in modulating TMAO production and WAT dysfunction by promoting inflammasome activation in ageing via an autocrine and paracrine manner.
Project description:Circulating trimethylamine N-oxide (TMAO) participates in the pathogenesis of cardio-metabolic diseases, with hepatic flavin-containing monooxygenase 3 (FMO3) originally regarded as the primary source of TMAO production. Here, we demonstrate that white adipose tissue (WAT) expressed FMO3 and its derived metabolic product TMAO causatively contribute to the systemic elevation of TMAO levels, WAT dysfunction, and metabolic diseases in ageing. We showed that FMO3 expression and TMAO levels are upregulated in WAT of naturally ageing animals and human subjects, as well as in a DNA damage-induced senescent adipocyte model, but not in the liver. This upregulation is due to p53 activation in mice and could be mitigated by calorie restriction in humans. Adipocyte-specific ablation of FMO3 attenuates TMAO accumulation in WAT and circulation, leading to enhanced glucose metabolism, energy homeostasis, and lipid regulation in aged and high-fat diet-induced obese mice. Transcriptomic and histological analysis link these metabolic improvements to reduced senescence, fibrosis, and inflammation in WAT as well as a decrease in adipose-resident macrophages. LiP-small molecule mapping (LiP-SMap) analysis identified numerous novel TMAO-interacting proteins implicated in inflammasome activation within white adipocytes and macrophages. Mechanistically, TMAO facilitates inflammasome activation by binding to the inflammasome adaptor protein apoptosis-associated speck-like protein containing A CARD (ASC), thereby inducing its expression, caspase-1 activation, and subsequent interleukin-1β (IL-1β) production. Our findings uncover a pivotal role for adipocyte FMO3 in modulating TMAO production and WAT dysfunction by promoting inflammasome activation in ageing via an autocrine and paracrine manner.
Project description:Enlarged white adipose tissue (WAT) is a feature of obesity and leads to changes in its paracrine and endocrine function. Dysfunction of WAT cells is associated with obesity associated disorders like type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular diseases. Resveratrol (RSV) a natural polyphenolic compound mimics beneficial effects of calorie restriction. As such, RSV seems a promising therapeutic target for obesity-associated disorders. The effect of RSV on the human adipokine profile is still elusive. Therefore, a proteomic study together with bioinformatical analysis was performed to investigate the effect of RSV on the secretion profile of mature human Simpson-Golabi-Behmel syndrome (SGBS) adipocytes. RSV incubation resulted in elevated basal glycerol release and reduced intracellular TG content. This increased intracellular lipolysis was accompanied by profound changes in the adipocyte secretion profile. Extracellular matrix proteins were down-regulated while processing proteins were mostly up-regulated after RSV treatment. Interestingly, RSV induced secretion of proteins protective against cellular stress and proteins involved in the regulation of apoptosis. Furthermore, we found a RSV-induced up-regulation of adiponectin and ApoE accompanied by a down-regulation of PAI-1 and PEDF secretion which may improve anti-inflammatory processes and increased insulin sensitivity. These effects are beneficial to alleviate obesity-induced metabolic complications. In addition, two novel RSV-regulated adipocyte-secreted proteins were identified.
Project description:White adipose tissue (WAT) distribution is sex dependent. Adipocyte hyperplasia contributes to WAT distribution in mice driven by cues in the tissue microenvironment, with females displaying hyperplasia in subcutaneous and visceral WAT, while males and ovariectomized females have visceral WAT (VWAT)-specific hyperplasia. However, the mechanism underlying sex-specific hyperplasia remains elusive. Here, transcriptome analysis in female mice shows that high-fat diet (HFD) induces estrogen signaling in adipocyte precursor cells (APCs). Analysis of APCs throughout the estrous cycle demonstrates increased proliferation only when proestrus (high estrogen) coincides with the onset of HFD feeding. We further show that estrogen receptor α (ERα) is required for this proliferation and that estradiol treatment at the onset of HFD feeding is sufficient to drive it. This estrous influence on APC proliferation leads to increased obesity driven by adipocyte hyperplasia. These data indicate that estrogen drives ERα-dependent obesogenic adipocyte hyperplasia in females, exacerbating obesity and contributing to the differential fat distribution between the sexes.
Project description:The diverse transcriptional mechanisms governing cellular differentiation and development of mammalian tissue remains poorly understood. Here we report that TAF7L, a paralogue of TFIID subunit TAF7, is enriched in adipocytes and mouse white fat tissue (WAT). Depletion of TAF7L reduced adipocyte-specific gene expression and compromised adipocyte differentiation as well as WAT development. Ectopic expression of TAF7L in myoblasts reprograms these muscle precursors into adipocytes upon induction. Genome-wide mRNA-seq expression profiling and ChIP-seq binding studies confirmed that TAF7L is required for activating adipocyte-specific genes via a dual mechanism wherein it interacts with PPARM-NM-3 at enhancers and TBP/Pol II at core promoters. In vitro binding studies confirmed that TAF7L forms complexes with both TBP and PPARM-NM-3. These findings suggest that TAF7L plays an integral role in adipocyte gene expression by targeting enhancers as a cofactor for PPARM-NM-3 and promoters as a component of the core transcriptional machinery. Genome-wide mapping of TAF7L and additional factors, and mRNA-seq expression profiling prior to and following mouse adipocyte differentiation.
Project description:A hallmark of obesity is a pathological expansion of white adipose tissue (WAT), accompanied by marked tissue dysfunction and fibrosis. Autophagy promotes adipocyte differentiation and lipid homeostasis, but its role in obese adipocytes and adipose tissue dysfunction remains incompletely understood. Using a mouse model, we demonstrate that autophagy is a key tissue-specific regulator of WAT remodelling in diet-induced obesity. Importantly, loss of adipocyte autophagy substantially exacerbates pericellular fibrosis in visceral WAT. Change in WAT architecture correlates with increased infiltration of macrophages with tissue-reparative, fibrotic features.