PLIN5 regulates lipid metabolism via PGC-1α/Drp1 signaling in islet β-cells
摘要
This study investigated the protective role of Perilipin 5 (PLIN5) in pancreatic β-cell dysfunction under diabetic conditions, focusing on its regulatory effects on lipid metabolism and mitochondrial dynamics.
Materials and MethodsDiabetic db/db mic
PLIN5 was decreased under diabetic conditions which was related to lipid accumulation in the pancreas. The in vitro knockdown of PLIN5 promoted apoptosis in INS-1 cells, leading to a reduction in insulin secretion mediated by lipid accumulation. PLIN5 knockdown also promoted mitochondrial dysfunction in normal-glucose-cultured INS-1 cells mainly through decreasing PGC-1α and increasing Drp1 levels. In contrast, PLIN5 overexpression reversed the damage caused by HG in INS-1 cells, such as increased apoptosis and lipid accumulation, mitochondrial dysfunction and weakened capacity of insulin secretion. PLIN5 overexpression also blunted the inhibitory effects of HG on PGC-1α and Drp1 expressions. The reduced expression of PLIN5 also led to decreased binding of PGC-1α to the promoter region of Drp1.
ConclusionsOur data indicate that PLIN5 acts as a potent regulator of lipid accumulation in pancreatic β cells treated with HG through the modulation of PGC-1α and Drp1.