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[Peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor(PPAR)--structure, function, tissue distribution, gene expression].

K Takeyama1, Y Kodera, M Suzawa

  • 1Institute of Molecular and Cellular Biosciences, University of Tokyo.

Nihon Rinsho. Japanese Journal of Clinical Medicine
|March 9, 2000
PubMed
Summary

Peroxisome proliferator-activated receptors (PPARs) regulate genes in lipid metabolism and glucose homeostasis. Selective coactivator interactions determine specific biological activities of PPAR compounds.

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Area of Science:

  • Molecular Biology
  • Endocrinology
  • Genetics

Background:

  • Peroxisome proliferator-activated receptors (PPARs) are nuclear receptors regulating lipid metabolism, adipocyte differentiation, and glucose homeostasis.
  • PPARs, including alpha, beta/delta, and gamma subtypes, are activated by diverse compounds like fibrates, thiazolidinediones, prostaglandins, and fatty acids.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To elucidate the mechanism by which PPARs mediate their biological effects.
  • To investigate the role of coactivator interactions in specifying PPAR-mediated gene transcription.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of PPAR heterodimerization with retinoid X receptor (RXR).
  • Identification of DNA binding to peroxisome proliferator-responsive elements.
  • Examination of interactions with coactivator complexes (e.g., SRC-1, CBP/p300, TRAP/DRIP).

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Main Results:

  • PPARs form heterodimers with RXR and bind to specific DNA sequences.
  • Ligand-dependent interactions with coactivators are crucial for PPAR function.
  • Selective coactivator recruitment by PPAR compounds dictates target gene activation.

Conclusions:

  • PPARs function as ligand-activated transcription factors that control gene expression.
  • The specificity of biological responses to PPAR ligands is determined by differential coactivator complex assembly.
  • Understanding these interactions is key to developing targeted therapies for metabolic diseases.