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A role for kisspeptin in islet function.

A C Hauge-Evans1, C C Richardson, H M Milne

  • 1Beta Cell Development and Function Group, Division of Endocrinology and Development, School of Biomedical and Health Sciences, King's College London, London, UK.

Diabetologia
|July 11, 2006
PubMed
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Kisspeptin (KISS1) and its receptor (GPR54) are present in pancreatic islets. KISS1 stimulates glucose-induced insulin secretion in human and mouse islets, suggesting a role in islet function regulation.

Area of Science:

  • Endocrinology
  • Molecular Biology
  • Cell Biology

Background:

  • The kisspeptin (KISS1) and GPR54 system is crucial for reproductive function.
  • Its presence and role in the endocrine pancreas remain largely unexplored.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the expression of KISS1 and GPR54 in pancreatic islets.
  • To determine the impact of exogenous kisspeptin on insulin secretion from pancreatic islets.

Main Methods:

  • RT-PCR and immunohistochemistry were employed to detect KISS1 and GPR54.
  • Human and mouse islets, along with beta (MIN6) and alpha (alphaTC1) cell lines, were utilized.
  • Insulin secretion was measured using a perifusion system.

Main Results:

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  • KISS1 and GPR54 mRNAs were detected in human and mouse islets and cell lines.
  • KISS1 and GPR54 proteins were co-localized in pancreatic islet beta and alpha cells.
  • Kisspeptin stimulated glucose-induced insulin secretion in human and mouse islets but inhibited it in MIN6 cells.

Conclusions:

  • The GPR54/KISS1 system is expressed in the endocrine pancreas.
  • This system influences beta cell secretory function.
  • It plays a significant role in the regulation of normal islet function.