LRP6 Bidirectionally Regulates Insulin Sensitivity through Insulin Receptor and S6K Signaling in Rats with CG-IUGR

作者：Xue-mei Xie, Qiu-li Cao, Yu-jie Sun, Jie Zhang, Kai-li Liu, Ying-fen Qin, Wen-jun Long, Zuo-jie Luo, Xiao-wei Li, Xing-huan Liang, Guan-dou Yuan, Xiao-ping Luo & Xiu-ping Xuan

Xie, Xm., Cao, Ql., Sun, Yj. et al. LRP6 Bidirectionally Regulates Insulin Sensitivity through Insulin Receptor and S6K Signaling in Rats with CG-IUGR. CURR MED SCI 43, 274–283 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11596-022-2683-4

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Objective

Intrauterine growth restriction followed by postnatal catch-up growth (CG-IUGR) increases the risk of insulin resistance-related diseases. Low-density lipoprotein receptor-related protein 6 (LRP6) plays a substantial role in glucose metabolism. However, whether LRP6 is involved in the insulin resistance of CG-IUGR is unclear. This study aimed to explore the role of LRP6 in insulin signaling in response to CG-IUGR.

Methods

The CG-IUGR rat model was established via a maternal gestational nutritional restriction followed by postnatal litter size reduction. The mRNA and protein expression of the components in the insulin pathway, LRP6/β-catenin and mammalian target of rapamycin (mTOR)/S6 kinase (S6K) signaling, was determined. Liver tissues were immunostained for the expression of LRP6 and β-catenin. LRP6 was overexpressed or silenced in primary hepatocytes to explore its role in insulin signaling.