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Bmp8a deletion leads to obesity through regulation of lipid metabolism and adipocyte differentiation

Authors
Zhong, S., Chen, L., Li, X., Wang, X., Ji, G., Sun, C., Liu, Z.
ID
ZDB-PUB-230810-57
Date
2023
Source
Communications biology   6: 824824 (Journal)
Registered Authors
Liu, Zhenhui
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MeSH Terms
  • Fatty Acids/metabolism
  • Bone Morphogenetic Proteins*/genetics
  • Zebrafish/genetics
  • Zebrafish/metabolism
  • NF-kappa B/metabolism
  • Mice
  • Zebrafish Proteins/genetics
  • Lipid Metabolism*/genetics
  • Animals
  • Cell Differentiation/genetics
  • 3T3-L1 Cells
  • Obesity*/metabolism
  • PPAR gamma/metabolism
  • Adipocytes*/metabolism
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PubMed
37553521 Full text @ Commun Biol
Abstract
The role of bone morphogenetic proteins (BMPs) in regulating adipose has recently become a field of interest. However, the underlying mechanism of this effect has not been elucidated. Here we show that the anti-fat effect of Bmp8a is mediated by promoting fatty acid oxidation and inhibiting adipocyte differentiation. Knocking out the bmp8a gene in zebrafish results in weight gain, fatty liver, and increased fat production. The bmp8a-/- zebrafish exhibits decreased phosphorylation levels of AMPK and ACC in the liver and adipose tissues, indicating reduced fatty acid oxidation. Also, Bmp8a inhibits the differentiation of 3T3-L1 preadipocytes into mature adipocytes by activating the Smad2/3 signaling pathway, in which Smad2/3 binds to the central adipogenic factor PPARγ promoter to inhibit its transcription. In addition, lentivirus-mediated overexpression of Bmp8a in 3T3-L1 cells significantly increases NOD-like receptor, TNF, and NF-κB signaling pathways. Furthermore, NF-κB interacts with PPARγ, blocking PPARγ's activation of its target gene Fabp4, thereby inhibiting adipocyte differentiation. These data bring a signal bridge between immune regulation and adipocyte differentiation. Collectively, our findings indicate that Bmp8a plays a critical role in regulating lipid metabolism and adipogenesis, potentially providing a therapeutic approach for obesity and its comorbidities.
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    Citation
    Zhong, S., Chen, L., Li, X., Wang, X., Ji, G., Sun, C., Liu, Z. (2023) Bmp8a deletion leads to obesity through regulation of lipid metabolism and adipocyte differentiation. Communications biology. 6:824824.