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Fat and Beyond: The Diverse Biology of PPARγ

Tontonoz, Peter, Spiegelman, Bruce M.·2008·Annual Review of Biochemistry

Abstract

The nuclear receptor PPARgamma is a ligand-activated transcription factor that plays an important role in the control of gene expression linked to a variety of physiological processes. PPARgamma was initially characterized as the master regulator for the development of adipose cells. Ligands for PPARgamma include naturally occurring fatty acids and the thiazolidinedione (TZD) class of antidiabetic drugs. Activation of PPARgamma improves insulin sensitivity in rodents and humans through a combination of metabolic actions, including partitioning of lipid stores and the regulation of metabolic and inflammatory mediators termed adipokines. PPARgamma signaling has also been implicated in the control of cell proliferation, atherosclerosis, macrophage function, and immunity. Here, we review recent advances in our understanding of the diverse biological actions of PPARgamma with an eye toward the expanding therapeutic potential of PPARgamma agonist drugs.

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Authors
Tontonoz, P., & Spiegelman, B. M.
Affiliations
  • Howard Hughes Medical Institute (US)
  • Harvard University (US)
Venue
Annual Review of Biochemistry
Published
2008-06-01
Volume
77
Issue
1
Pages
289-312
ISSN
  • 0066-4154 (ISSN-L)
  • 1545-4509
OpenAlex
W2097511872
Cited by
2,085
References
173
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FWCI
8.02
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
  • Annual Review of Biochemistry (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
Funders
  • Howard Hughes Medical Institute
  • National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (R01HL066088, HL66088)
  • National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (R37 DK 3140)
Topics
  • Life Sciences › Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology › Molecular Biology › Peroxisome Proliferator-Activated Receptors
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Physiology › Adipose Tissue and Metabolism
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Epidemiology › Adipokines, Inflammation, and Metabolic Diseases
Keywords
PPARγ, nuclear receptors, transcriptional regulation, adipose tissue development, thiazolidinediones, insulin sensitivity, adipokines, lipid partitioning, atherosclerosis, macrophage function, immunity, cell proliferation, PPARγ agonists, antidiabetic drugs
MeSH terms
Animals, Cell Nucleus, Humans, Inflammation, Insulin Resistance, Macrophages, Models, Biological, Models, Molecular, Neoplasms, Protein Conformation, Protein Structure, Tertiary, Adipocytes, Thiazolidinediones, PPAR gamma, Adipogenesis

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