Gut-pancreas axis in the control of insulin secretion in streptozotocin-resistant rats

IF 2.5 3区生物学 Q3 BIOCHEMISTRY & MOLECULAR BIOLOGY

Biochemical and biophysical research communications Pub Date : 2025-02-13 DOI:10.1016/j.bbrc.2025.151487

Kazuhiro Nomura , Yuki Yamasaki , Kana Takeji , Sachie Deha , Kaho Yamashita , Yuna Izumi-Mishima , Sonoko Yasui-Yamada , Masashi Kuroda , Nagakatsu Harada , Tadahiro Kitamura , Yasuo M. Tsutsumi , Rie Tsutsumi , Yutaka Nakaya , Hiroshi Sakaue

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Abstract

The Spontaneously Running Tokushima Shikoku (SPORTS) rat is characterized by hyperactive behavior but is also a potential model for studies of the role of the gut-pancreas axis in the regulation of insulin secretion. We here explored the role of ghrelin, a hormone associated with appetite regulation, in insulin dynamics within the context of streptozotocin (STZ) resistance in SPORTS rats. Comprehensive analyses—including histological examinations, gene expression profiling, and assessment of metabolic parameters—revealed that SPORTS rats are resistant to STZ-induced pancreatic injury and that, in addition to low circulating ghrelin levels, they manifest increased circulating levels of active glucagon-like peptide–1 (GLP-1) and upregulated expression of Pdx1 in the pancreas. Ghrelin administration attenuated the STZ resistance of these rats, with suppression of GLP-1 and downregulation of Pdx1 expression being implicated in this effect. Our results highlight the complex interplay among ghrelin, GLP-1, and insulin dynamics, and they suggest potential new therapeutic targets for diabetes.

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Biochemical and biophysical research communications 生物-生化与分子生物学

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1400

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期刊介绍： Biochemical and Biophysical Research Communications is the premier international journal devoted to the very rapid dissemination of timely and significant experimental results in diverse fields of biological research. The development of the "Breakthroughs and Views" section brings the minireview format to the journal, and issues often contain collections of special interest manuscripts. BBRC is published weekly (52 issues/year).Research Areas now include: Biochemistry; biophysics; cell biology; developmental biology; immunology ; molecular biology; neurobiology; plant biology and proteomics