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Glucose transporters: structure, function, and regulation.

F Assimacopoulos-Jeannet1, I Cusin, R M Greco-Perotto

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Biochimie
|January 1, 1991
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Chronic hyperinsulinemia alters glucose transporter type 4 (GLUT4) levels differently in rat tissues. White adipose tissue shows increased GLUT4, while skeletal muscle exhibits decreased GLUT4, indicating divergent insulin regulation.

Area of Science:

  • Biochemistry
  • Physiology
  • Molecular Biology

Background:

  • Glucose transport into cells is facilitated by specific protein transporters.
  • GLUT4 (Glucose Transporter type 4) is a key transporter in insulin-sensitive tissues.
  • Understanding GLUT4 regulation is crucial for metabolic research.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate changes in GLUT4 synthesis and expression under varying insulin sensitivity.
  • To compare GLUT4 regulation in different insulin-sensitive tissues during chronic hyperinsulinemia.
  • To explore the role of insulin and catecholamines in modulating glucose transporter expression.

Main Methods:

  • Studied GLUT4 mRNA and protein levels in rat white adipose tissue, skeletal muscle (tibialis and diaphragm), and brown adipose tissue.

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  • Induced chronic hyperinsulinemia in rats.
  • Administered beta-adrenergic agonists to assess effects on brown adipose tissue.

    • Main Results:

    • Chronic hyperinsulinemia increased GLUT4 mRNA and protein in white adipose tissue, correlating with hyper-response to insulin.
    • Skeletal muscle showed decreased GLUT4 mRNA and variable changes in GLUT4 protein, indicating insulin resistance.
    • In obese rats, insulin response in brown adipose tissue was reduced, but beta-adrenergic agonist treatment increased glucose transport and GLUT4 levels.

    Conclusions:

    • Insulin differentially regulates glucose transporter (GLUT4) synthesis and expression in white adipose tissue versus skeletal muscle.
    • Transporter synthesis can be modulated in vivo by insulin in muscle and adipose tissue.
    • Catecholamines can influence glucose transporter synthesis in brown adipose tissue.