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The emerging role of HDL in glucose metabolism

Drew, Brian G., Rye, Kerry-Anne, Duffy, Stephen J., Barter, Philip, Kingwell, Bronwyn A.·2012·Nature Reviews Endocrinology

Abstract

A low plasma level of HDL cholesterol is an atherosclerotic risk factor; however, emerging evidence suggests that low HDL levels might also contribute to the pathophysiology of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) through direct effects on plasma glucose. In the past decade, animal and clinical studies have uncovered a previously undescribed spectrum of HDL actions, indicating that HDL may control glucose homeostasis through mechanisms including insulin secretion, direct glucose uptake by muscle via the AMP-activated protein kinase, and possibly enhanced insulin sensitivity. These effects are mediated by multiple cell types via mechanisms including preservation of cell function through cellular lipid removal and also via direct signaling events. We suggest a paradigm shift from HDL being a bystander to being an active player in diabetic pathophysiology, which raises the possibility that HDL elevation could be a novel therapeutic avenue for T2DM. The entry of HDL-raising agents of the cholesteryl ester transfer protein (CETP) inhibitor class into late-phase clinical trials creates potential for rapid clinical translation. This Review will discuss the emerging evidence for a role of HDL-mediated glucose regulation in the pathophysiology of T2DM, and will also outline the therapeutic potential for HDL elevation for the prevention and management of T2DM.

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Authors
Drew, B. G., Rye, K.-A., Duffy, S. J., Barter, P., & Kingwell, B. A.
Affiliations
  • Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute (AU)
  • The Heart Research Institute (AU)
  • The Alfred Hospital (AU)
Corresponding author
Kingwell, Bronwyn A.
Venue
Nature Reviews Endocrinology
Published
2012-01-24
Volume
8
Issue
4
Pages
237-245
ISSN
  • 1759-5029 (ISSN-L)
  • 1759-5037
OpenAlex
W1982981124
Cited by
307
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114
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FWCI
2.55
Type
journal article
Language
en
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closed
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  • Nature Reviews Endocrinology (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
Funders
  • State Government of Victoria
  • National Health and Medical Research Council
  • National Medical Research Council
Topics
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism › Diabetes, Cardiovascular Risks, and Lipoproteins
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Surgery › Cholesterol and Lipid Metabolism
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Epidemiology › Adipokines, Inflammation, and Metabolic Diseases
Keywords
high-density lipoprotein, glucose metabolism, glucose homeostasis, type 2 diabetes, insulin secretion, AMPK, muscle glucose uptake, insulin sensitivity, CETP inhibitors, HDL-raising therapy, atherosclerosis, lipid removal
MeSH terms
Animals, Blood Glucose, Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2, Humans, Insulin, Lipoproteins, HDL, Cholesterol, HDL

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