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[Regulation of gene expression by nutrients]
N Torres1, H Bourges, A R Tovar
1Dpto. de Fisiología de la Nutrición, Instituto de la Nutrición Salvador Zubirán México, D.F.
Archivos Latinoamericanos De Nutricion
|June 1, 1996
Summary
Dietary nutrients and hormones significantly influence gene expression for key metabolic enzymes. This review details how nutrients regulate carbohydrate, lipid, and amino acid metabolism genes.
Area of Science:
- Biochemistry
- Molecular Biology
- Nutritional Science
Context:
- Nutrients are crucial regulators of cellular processes, impacting gene expression.
- Metabolic pathways for carbohydrates, lipids, and amino acids are tightly controlled.
- Hormonal signaling plays a vital role in mediating nutrient-induced gene regulation.
Purpose:
- To review the specific mechanisms of dietary and hormonal regulation of enzyme genes.
- To highlight examples in carbohydrate, lipid, and amino acid metabolism.
- To elucidate the interplay between nutrition, hormones, and gene expression.
Summary:
- Nutrients directly or indirectly modulate gene expression for enzymes in carbohydrate, lipid, and amino acid metabolism.
- Dietary intake can induce specific hormonal states that, in turn, activate gene expression.
- Examples include regulation of phosphoenol pyruvate carboxykinase (carbohydrates), malic enzyme (lipids), and serine dehydratase (amino acids).
Impact:
- Provides insights into the molecular basis of nutrient-sensing and metabolic adaptation.
- Enhances understanding of how diet impacts gene expression and metabolic health.
- Forms a basis for future research in nutritional genomics and metabolic disease prevention.