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The Peroxisome Proliferator-activated Receptor γ Coactivator 1α/β (PGC-1) Coactivators Repress the Transcriptional Activity of NF-κB in Skeletal Muscle Cells

Year: 2012

Type: article

Abstract: A persistent, low-grade inflammation accompanies many chronic diseases that are promoted by physical inactivity and improved by exercise. The beneficial effects of exercise are mediated in large part by peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor γ coactivator (PGC) 1α, whereas its loss correlates with propagation of local and systemic inflammatory markers. We examined the influence of PGC-1α and the related PGC-1β on inflammatory cytokines upon stimulation of muscle cells with TNFα, Toll-like receptor agonists, and free fatty acids. PGC-1s differentially repressed expression of proinflammatory cytokines by targeting NF-κB signaling. Interestingly, PGC-1α and PGC-1β both reduced phoshorylation of the NF-κB family member p65 and thereby its transcriptional activation potential. Taken together, the data presented here show that the PGC-1 coactivators are able to constrain inflammatory events in muscle cells and provide a molecular link between metabolic and immune pathways. The PGC-1s therefore represent attractive targets to not only improve metabolic health in diseases like type 2 diabetes but also to limit the detrimental, low-grade inflammation in these patients. Background: Peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor γ coactivator 1 (PGC) α and PGC-1β are metabolic coactivators that are dysregulated in muscle in many chronic diseases. Results: PGC-1α and PGC-1β differentially suppress expression of proinflammatory cytokines induced by various stimuli. Conclusion: In muscle cells, PGC-1α and PGC-1β modulate the NF-κB pathway thus profoundly affecting inflammatory processes. Significance: Targeting PGC-1α and PGC-1β in chronic diseases might reduce inflammation and thereby reverse disease progression.

Source: Journal of Biological Chemistry

DOI: 10.1074/jbc.m112.375253

Authors: Petra S. Eisele, Silvia Salatino, Jens Sobek, Michael O. Hottiger, Christoph Handschin

Institutions: University of Basel, University of Zurich, ETH Zurich, Functional Genomics Center Zurich

Language: English

Topic: Peroxisome Proliferator-Activated Receptors

Subfield: Molecular Biology

Field: Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology

Domain: Life Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $3,430