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- Title
Targeting foxo1 in mice using antisense oligonucleotide improves hepatic and peripheral insulin action.
- Authors
Samuel VT; Choi CS; Phillips TG; Romanelli AJ; Geisler JG; Bhanot S; McKay R; Monia B; Shutter JR; Lindberg RA; Shulman GI; Veniant MM; Samuel, Varman T; Choi, Cheol Soo; Phillips, Trevor G; Romanelli, Anthony J; Geisler, John G; Bhanot, Sanjay; McKay, Robert; Monia, Brett
- Abstract
Fasting hyperglycemia, a prominent finding in diabetes, is primarily due to increased gluconeogenesis. The transcription factor Foxo1 links insulin signaling to decreased transcription of PEPCK and glucose-6-phosphatase (G6Pase) and provides a possible therapeutic target in insulin-resistant states. Synthetic, optimized antisense oligonucleotides (ASOs) specifically inhibit Foxo1 expression. Here we show the effect of such therapy on insulin resistance in mice with diet-induced obesity (DIO). Reducing Foxo1 mRNA expression with ASO therapy in mouse hepatocytes decreased levels of Foxo1 protein and mRNA expression of PEPCK by 48 +/- 4% and G6Pase by 64 +/- 3%. In mice with DIO and insulin resistance, Foxo1 ASO therapy lowered plasma glucose concentration and the rate of basal endogenous glucose production. In addition, Foxo1 ASO therapy lowered both hepatic triglyceride and diacylglycerol content and improved hepatic insulin sensitivity. Foxo1 ASO also improved adipocyte insulin action. At a tissue-specific level, this manifested as improved insulin-mediated 2-deoxyglucose uptake and suppression of lipolysis. On a whole-body level, the result was improved glucose tolerance after an intraperitoneal glucose load and increased insulin-stimulated whole-body glucose disposal during a hyperinsulinemic-euglycemic clamp. In conclusion, Foxo1 ASO therapy improved both hepatic insulin and peripheral insulin action. Foxo1 is a potential therapeutic target for improving insulin resistance.
- Publication
Diabetes, 2006, Vol 55, Issue 7, p2042
- ISSN
0012-1797
- Publication type
journal article
- DOI
10.2337/db05-0705