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Leptin signaling

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Park, Hyeong-Kyu, Ahima, Rexford S.·2014·F1000Prime Reports
DOI 10.12703/p6-73PMC PMC4166933
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Leptin is secreted by adipose tissue and regulates energy homeostasis, glucose and lipid metabolism, immune function, and other systems. The binding of leptin to its specific receptor activates various intracellular signaling pathways, including Janus kinase 2 (JAK2)/ signal transducer and activator of transcription 3 (STAT3), insulin receptor substrate (IRS)/phosphatidylinositol 3 kinase (PI3K), SH2-containing protein tyrosine phosphatase 2 (SHP2)/mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK), and 5' adenosine monophosphate-activated protein kinase (AMPK)/ acetyl-CoA carboxylase (ACC), in the central nervous system and peripheral tissues. Understanding of leptin signaling provides insights into its roles in health and disease.

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Figure 1. Multiple leptin signaling pathways The binding of leptin to the long isoform of leptin receptor (LepRb) results in its dimerization, leading to the formation of the LepRb/Janus kinase 2 (JAK2) complex. The activated JAK2 phosphorylates itself and also Tyr985, Tyr1077, and Tyr1138 in LepRb. Signal transducer and activator of transcription (STAT) 3 and STAT5 bind to phospho-Tyr1138 and phospho-Tyr1077 in LepRb and are subsequently phosphorylated. Active STAT3 and STAT5 dimers then translocate to the nucleus and activate the transcription of their target genes, which mediate leptin's anorexigenic effect. Suppressor of cytokine signaling 3 (SOCS3), a target gene of STAT3, inhibits the JAK2/STAT3 pathway by interacting with phospho-Tyr985 or JAK2 and acting as a feedback inhibitor of leptin signaling. Protein tyrosine phosphatase 1B (PTP1B) also inhibits leptin signaling through dephosphorylation of JAK2. After JAK2 activation, SH2-containing protein tyrosine phosphatase 2 (SHP2) binds to phospho-Tyr985 in the LepRb and recruits the adaptor protein growth factor receptor-bound protein 2 (Grb2), leading to activation of the mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK) signaling cascade. Leptin activates MAPK independent of SHP2 and also regulates phosphatidylinositol 3 kinase (PI3K) signaling through insulin receptor substrate (IRS) phosphorylation. Forkhead box O1 (FoxO1), mammalian target of rapamycin (mTOR), and phosphodiesterase 3B (PDE3B) are important downstream targets of PI3K in the leptin signaling pathway. Leptin regulates feeding and metabolism through 5' adenosine monophosphate-activated protein kinase (AMPK) and acetyl-CoA carboxylase (ACC) in the brain and peripheral organs.
Figure 1. Multiple leptin signaling pathways The binding of leptin to the long isoform of leptin receptor (LepRb) results in its dimerization, leading to the formation of the LepRb/Janus kinase 2 (JAK2) complex. The activated JAK2 phosphorylates itself and also Tyr985, Tyr1077, and Tyr1138 in LepRb. Signal transducer and activator of transcription (STAT) 3 and STAT5 bind to phospho-Tyr1138 and phospho-Tyr1077 in LepRb and are subsequently phosphorylated. Active STAT3 and STAT5 dimers then translocate to the nucleus and activate the transcription of their target genes, which mediate leptin's anorexigenic effect. Suppressor of cytokine signaling 3 (SOCS3), a target gene of STAT3, inhibits the JAK2/STAT3 pathway by interacting with phospho-Tyr985 or JAK2 and acting as a feedback inhibitor of leptin signaling. Protein tyrosine phosphatase 1B (PTP1B) also inhibits leptin signaling through dephosphorylation of JAK2. After JAK2 activation, SH2-containing protein tyrosine phosphatase 2 (SHP2) binds to phospho-Tyr985 in the LepRb and recruits the adaptor protein growth factor receptor-bound protein 2 (Grb2), leading to activation of the mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK) signaling cascade. Leptin activates MAPK independent of SHP2 and also regulates phosphatidylinositol 3 kinase (PI3K) signaling through insulin receptor substrate (IRS) phosphorylation. Forkhead box O1 (FoxO1), mammalian target of rapamycin (mTOR), and phosphodiesterase 3B (PDE3B) are important downstream targets of PI3K in the leptin signaling pathway. Leptin regulates feeding and metabolism through 5' adenosine monophosphate-activated protein kinase (AMPK) and acetyl-CoA carboxylase (ACC) in the brain and peripheral organs.CC BY-NC · PubMed Central
Figure 2. Interactions of leptin and insulin signaling in hypothalamus Leptin activates signal transducer and activator of transcription (STAT) 3 when it binds to the long isoform of leptin receptor (LepRb) in the arcuate nucleus, ventromedial hypothalamus, and other hypothalamic neurons. Activated STAT3 stimulates pomc expression and inhibits agrp expression in the hypothalamus. Leptin and insulin signaling pathways converge on phosphatidylinositol 3 kinase (PI3K). Activation of PI3K by either leptin or insulin leads to phosphorylation of Forkhead box O1 (FoxO1) through Akt, which can also activate the mammalian target of rapamycin (mTOR). Inactivation of FoxO1 by phosphorylation results in its export from the nucleus and allows for the binding of STAT3 to pomc or agrp promoter. In addition, the leptin-mediated activation of PI3K recruits phosphodiesterase 3B (PDE3B), thereby reducing cAMP (cyclic adenosine monophosphate) levels. STAT3 increases the expression of suppressor of cytokine signaling 3 (SOCS3), which leads to feedback inhibition of leptin and insulin signaling. Abbreviation: JAK2, Janus kinase 2.
Figure 2. Interactions of leptin and insulin signaling in hypothalamus Leptin activates signal transducer and activator of transcription (STAT) 3 when it binds to the long isoform of leptin receptor (LepRb) in the arcuate nucleus, ventromedial hypothalamus, and other hypothalamic neurons. Activated STAT3 stimulates pomc expression and inhibits agrp expression in the hypothalamus. Leptin and insulin signaling pathways converge on phosphatidylinositol 3 kinase (PI3K). Activation of PI3K by either leptin or insulin leads to phosphorylation of Forkhead box O1 (FoxO1) through Akt, which can also activate the mammalian target of rapamycin (mTOR). Inactivation of FoxO1 by phosphorylation results in its export from the nucleus and allows for the binding of STAT3 to pomc or agrp promoter. In addition, the leptin-mediated activation of PI3K recruits phosphodiesterase 3B (PDE3B), thereby reducing cAMP (cyclic adenosine monophosphate) levels. STAT3 increases the expression of suppressor of cytokine signaling 3 (SOCS3), which leads to feedback inhibition of leptin and insulin signaling. Abbreviation: JAK2, Janus kinase 2.CC BY-NC · PubMed Central

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Authors
Park, H.-K., & Ahima, R. S.
Affiliations
  • Soonchunhyang University (KR)
  • University of Pennsylvania (US)
Corresponding author
Ahima, Rexford S.
ORCID
Ahima, Rexford S.
Venue
F1000Prime Reports
Publisher
H1 Connect
Published
2014-09-04
Volume
6
Pages
73-73
ISSN
2051-7599 (ISSN-L)
DOI
10.12703/p6-73
PMC
PMC4166933
OpenAlex
W4252710559
Cited by
171
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62
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1.39
Type
journal article
Language
en
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Locations
  • F1000Prime Reports (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed Central (publishedVersion, cc-by-nc)
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Funders
  • National Institutes of Health (DK049210, DK 19525)
  • National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (P01DK049210, P30DK019525)
  • National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (R01NS084965)
Topics
  • Life Sciences › Neuroscience › Endocrine and Autonomic Systems › Regulation of Appetite and Obesity
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism › Adipokines, Inflammation, and Metabolic Diseases
  • Life Sciences › Immunology and Microbiology › Immunology › Cytokine Signaling Pathways and Interactions
Keywords
leptin, leptin signaling, leptin receptor, energy homeostasis, glucose metabolism, lipid metabolism, immune function, JAK2/STAT3 signaling, adipose tissue, central nervous system

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