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Activation of prostaglandin E receptor EP4 subtype suppresses food intake in mice
Kousaku Ohinata1, Kentaro Suetsugu, Yoko Fujiwara
1Division of Food Bioscience and Biotechnology, Graduate School of Agriculture, Kyoto University, Gokasho Uji, Kyoto 611-0011, Japan.
Abstract:
Prostaglandin (PG) E2, a bioactive lipid produced in the brains of various mammals, decreases food intake after central administration. We examined which of four distinct subtypes of PGE2 receptors (EP1-EP4) mediated the anorexigenic action of PGE2 using highly selective ligands. PGE2 at a dose of 0.1-10 nmol/mouse decreased food intake after intracerebroventricular (i.c.v.) administration in a dose-dependent manner in fasted mice. A centrally administered EP4 agonist, ONO-AE1-329 at a dose of 1-10 nmol/mouse mimicked the anorexigenic action by PGE2. The anorexigenic action of PGE2 or EP4 agonist was ameliorated by EP4 antagonist ONO-AE3-208 at a dose of 10 nmol/mouse. Thus, activation of PGE2-EP4 signaling in the central nervous system suppresses food intake. The EP4 agonist at a dose of 10 nmol/mouse delayed gastric emptying and elevated blood glucose.
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