Abstract
We examined in HepG2 cells whether glucose-induced changes in AMP-activated protein kinase (AMPK) activity could be mediated by SIRT1, an NAD+-dependent histone/protein deacetylase that has been linked to the increase in longevity caused by caloric restriction. Incubation with 25 vs. 5 mM glucose for 6 h concurrently diminished the phosphorylation of AMPK (Thr 172) and ACC (Ser 79), increased lactate release, and decreased the abundance and activity of SIRT1. In contrast, incubation with pyruvate (0.1 and 1 mM) for 2 h increased AMPK phosphorylation and SIRT1 abundance and activity. The putative SIRT1 activators resveratrol and quercetin also increased AMPK phosphorylation. None of the tested compounds (low or high glucose, pyruvate, and resveratrol) significantly altered the AMP/ATP ratio. Collectively, these findings raise the possibility that glucose-induced changes in AMPK are linked to alterations in SIRT1 abundance and activity and possibly cellular redox state.
Originalsprog | Engelsk |
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Tidsskrift | Biochemical and Biophysical Research Communications |
Vol/bind | 378 |
Udgave nummer | 4 |
Sider (fra-til) | 836-841 |
Antal sider | 6 |
ISSN | 0006-291X |
DOI | |
Status | Udgivet - 23 jan. 2009 |
Bibliografisk note
Funding Information:This work was supported by NIH Grants R01 DK19514, P01 HL08758, and DK67509 (N.R.). G.S. was the recipient of a mentor based grant from the ADA (N.R.). L.N. was supported by NIH Training Grant T32DK07201-31 and a Fellowship Award F30DK082136 from NIDDK. The authors would like to thank Jose Cacicedo and Fan Lan for helpful comments and technical advice.