Fibroin-Derived Peptides Stimulate Glucose Transport in Normal and Insulin-Resistant 3T3-L1 Adipocytes(Pharmacognosy)
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Fibroin, the protein of silk, and hydrolyzed fibroin have recently been described to enhance insulin sensitivity and glucose metabolism in 3T3-L1 adipocytes. Here, we report that a series of synthetic peptides derived from the fibroin sequence have enhancing effects on glucose transport in normal and insulin-resistant 3T3-L1 cells. We observed that, among several enzymatic hydrolysates of fibroin, the chymotryptic and peptic hydrolysates were significantly more effective than others in augmenting insulin-stimulated glucose uptake in both cells. We synthesized several peptides of repetitive sequences in fibroin. Treatment with synthesized hexapeptides enhanced insulin-stimulated glucose uptake more than tri-, tetra- or pentapeptides. Among those, the effect of Gly-Ala-Gly-Ala-Gly-Tyr (GAGAGY) was most robust, and especially its activity of blocking off the chronic-insulin-induced loss of insulin-stimulated uptake was remarkable. Data reveal that the residues of tyrosine situated at the ends of the peptides play a critical role for exerting their activities. We demonstrate that the insulin-sensitizing effect of GAGAGY is due to enhancement of phosphoinositide 3-kinase (PI 3-K) signaling pathway. The GAGAGY-induced insulin-stimulated glucose uptake was sensitive to inhibition of PI 3-K by wortmannin. Phosphorylation of Akt was also elevated in GAGAGY-treated cells. Furthermore, GAGAGY significantly increased insulin-induced glucose transporter 4 (GLUT4) translocation without affecting the synthesis of GLUT4. Our findings suggest that fibroin-derived peptides such as GAGAGY could be considered as novel insulin-sensitizing agents with an activity of blocking the development of insulin resistance.
- 公益社団法人日本薬学会の論文
- 2009-03-01
著者
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Shin Eun-jung
School Of Life Science Handong Global University
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Hyun Chang-kee
School Of Life Science Handong Global University
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KIM Eun-Do
School of Life Science, Handong Global University
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BAYARAA Tsenguun
School of Life Science, Handong Global University
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Kim Eun-do
School Of Life Science Handong Global University
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Bayaraa Tsenguun
School Of Life Science Handong Global University
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Hyun Chang-kee
School Of Bioscience And Food Technology Handong University
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