Background Cell metabolism plays a pivotal role in tumor progression,and targeting cancer metabolism might effectively kill cancer cells.We aimed to investigate the role of hexokinases in prostate cancer(PCa)and ident...Background Cell metabolism plays a pivotal role in tumor progression,and targeting cancer metabolism might effectively kill cancer cells.We aimed to investigate the role of hexokinases in prostate cancer(PCa)and identify a crucial target for PCa treatment.Methods The Cancer Genome Atlas(TCGA)database,online tools and clinical samples were used to assess the expression and prognostic role of ADP-dependent glucokinase(ADPGK)in PCa.The effect of ADPGK expression on PCa cell malignant phenotypes was validated in vitro and in vivo.Quantitative proteomics,metabolomics,and extracellular acidification rate(ECAR)and oxygen consumption rate(OCR)tests were performed to evaluate the impact of ADPGK on PCa metabolism.The underlying mechanisms were explored through ADPGK overexpression and knockdown,co-immunoprecipitation(Co-IP),ECAR analysis and cell counting kit-8(CCK-8)assays.Results ADPGK was the only glucokinase that was both upregulated and predicted worse overall survival(OS)in prostate adenocarcinoma(PRAD).Clinical sample analysis demonstrated that ADPGK was markedly upregulated in PCa tissues vs.non-PCa tissues.High ADPGK expression indicates worse survival outcomes,and ADPGK serves as an independent factor of biochemical recurrence.In vitro and in vivo experiments showed that ADPGK overexpression promoted PCa cell proliferation and migration,and ADPGK inhibition suppressed malignant phenotypes.Metabolomics,proteomics,and ECAR and OCR tests revealed that ADPGK significantly accelerated glycolysis in PCa.Mechanistically,ADPGK binds aldolase C(ALDOC)to promote glycolysis via AMP-activated protein kinase(AMPK)phosphorylation.ALDOC was positively correlated with ADPGK,and high ALDOC expression was associated with worse survival outcomes in PCa.Conclusions In summary,ADPGK is a driving factor in PCa progression,and its high expression contributes to a poor prognosis in PCa patients.ADPGK accelerates PCa glycolysis and progression by activating ALDOC-AMPK signaling,suggesting that ADPGK might be an effective target and marker for PCa treatment and prognosis evaluation.展开更多
In this editorial,we comment on the article by Liu et al published in the recent issue of the World Journal of Diabetes(Relationship between GCKR gene rs780094 polymorphism and type 2 diabetes with albuminuria).Type 2...In this editorial,we comment on the article by Liu et al published in the recent issue of the World Journal of Diabetes(Relationship between GCKR gene rs780094 polymorphism and type 2 diabetes with albuminuria).Type 2 diabetes mellitus(T2DM)is a chronic disorder characterized by dysregulated glucose homeostasis.The persistent elevated blood glucose level in T2DM significantly increases the risk of developing severe complications,including cardiovascular disease,re-tinopathy,neuropathy,and nephropathy.T2DM arises from a complex interplay between genetic,epigenetic,and environmental factors.Global genomic studies have identified numerous genetic variations associated with an increased risk of T2DM.Specifically,variations within the glucokinase regulatory protein(GCKR)gene have been linked to heightened susceptibility to T2DM and its associated complications.The clinical trial by Liu et al further elucidates the role of the GCKR rs780094 polymorphism in T2DM and nephropathy development.Their findings demonstrate that individuals carrying the CT or TT genotype at the GCKR rs780094 locus are at a higher risk of developing T2DM with albuminuria compared to those with the CC genotype.These findings highlight the importance of genetic testing and risk assessment in T2DM to develop effective preventive strategies and personalized treatment plans.展开更多
AIM: To observe the effect of berberine on insulin secretion in rat pancreatic islets and to explore its possible molecular mechanism. METHODS: Pdmary rat islets were isolated from male Sprague-Dawley rats by collag...AIM: To observe the effect of berberine on insulin secretion in rat pancreatic islets and to explore its possible molecular mechanism. METHODS: Pdmary rat islets were isolated from male Sprague-Dawley rats by collagenase digestion and treated with different concentrations (1, 3, 10 and 30 μmol/L) of berberine or 1 μmol/L Glibenclamide (GB) for 24 h. Glucose-stimulated insulin secretion (GSIS) assay was conducted and insulin was determined by radioimmunoassay. 3-(4,5-Dimethylthiazol-2-yl)- 2,5-diphenyltetrazolium bromide (MTT) assay was performed to evaluate cytotoxicity. The mRNA level of hepatic nuclear factor 4 alpha (HAIF4α) was determined by reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR). Indirect immunofluorescence staining and Western blot analysis were employed to detect protein expression of HNF4α in the islets. Glucokinase (GK) activity was measured by spectrophotometric method. RESULTS: Berberine enhanced GSIS rather than basal insulin secretion dose-dependently in rat islets and showed no significant cytotoxicity on islet cells at the concentration of 10 μmol/L. Both mRNA and protein expressions of HNF4α were up-regulated by berberine in a dose-dependent manner, and GK activity was also increased accordingly. However, GB demonstrated no regulatory effects on HNF4α expression or GK activity. CONCLUSION: Berberine can enhance GSIS in rat islets, and probably exerts the insulinotropic effect via a pathway involving HNF4α and GK, which is distinct from sulphonylureas (SUs).展开更多
Objective To establish a reliable platform for screening glucokinase activators (GKAs) in vitro. Methods Pancreatic glucokinase (PGK) protein expressed in a prokaryotic expression system as a histidine-tagged fusi...Objective To establish a reliable platform for screening glucokinase activators (GKAs) in vitro. Methods Pancreatic glucokinase (PGK) protein expressed in a prokaryotic expression system as a histidine-tagged fusion protein from Homo sapiens was produced. Then, response surface methodology (RSM) was used to optimize the microplate-based GKA screening platform. In the f'trst step of optimization with Plackett-Burman design (PBD), initial pH, reaction time and MgC12 were found to be important factors affecting the activity ratio of GKA (RO-28-1675) significantly. In the second step, a 23 full factorial central composite design (CCD) and RSM were applied to the optimal condition determination of each significant variable. A second-order polynomial was determined by a multiple regression analysis of the experimental data. Results The following optimal values for the critical factors were obtained: initial pH 0 (7.0), reaction time-0.63 (13.7 min) and MgC12 0.11 (2.11 mmol/L) with a predicted value of the maximum activity ratio of 34.1%. Conclusion Under the optimal conditions, the practical activity ratio is 34.8%. The determination coefficient (R2) is 0.9442, ensuring adequate credibility of the model. LLAE3, extracted from Folium nelumbinis in our laboratory, has prominently activated effects on PGK.展开更多
Objective:To examine the effects of Sapium ellipticum(SE) leaf extract on the hepatic activities of glucokinase and glucose-6-phosphatase in streptozotocin-induced diabetic Wistar rats.Methods:STZ-induced diabetic Wis...Objective:To examine the effects of Sapium ellipticum(SE) leaf extract on the hepatic activities of glucokinase and glucose-6-phosphatase in streptozotocin-induced diabetic Wistar rats.Methods:STZ-induced diabetic Wistar rats(four groups,n = 8) were used in this study.SE was assessed at two different doses,400 and 800 mg/kg BW,in comparison with metformin(METF)(12 mg/kg BW) as a reference antidiabetic drug.All treatments were done orally(p.o),twice daily at 8 h interval for a period of 21 days.Glucokinase and glucose-6-phosphatase activities were respectively determined using standard protocols.Hepatic and muscle glycogen contents were estimated as well.Results:STZ caused significant decrease in glucose-6-phosphatase activity and concomitant increase in glucokinase activity.SE extract especially at 400 mg dosage significantly reversed the alterations by increasing glucokinase activity by 40.31% and inhibiting glucose-6-phosphatase activity by 37.29% compared to diabetic control animals.However,the effects were significantly lower than that of METF which enhanced glucokinase activity by94.76% and simultaneously inhibited glucose-6-phosphatase activity by 49.15%.The extract also improved hepatic glycogen level by 32.37 and 27.06% at 400 and 800 mg dosage respectively.HPLC-MS analysis of some SE fractions in dynamic MRM mode(using the optimized compound-specific parameters) revealed among other active compounds,the presence of amentoflavone,which has been associated with antidiabetic function.Conclusions:The ability of SE extract to concurrently inhibit glucose-6-phosphatase and activate glucokinase in this study suggests that it may be a treatment option for type 2 diabetes patients,and the presence of amentoflavone in the plant extract may account for its anti-diabetic potential.展开更多
This study aimed at acquiring knowledge on the hypoglycemic mechanisms of sodium metavanadate (SMV) showed that the liver glucokinase and muscle hexokinase activities increased rapidly after oral SMV was given, and th...This study aimed at acquiring knowledge on the hypoglycemic mechanisms of sodium metavanadate (SMV) showed that the liver glucokinase and muscle hexokinase activities increased rapidly after oral SMV was given, and that the blood glucose level was correlated closely with the activities of the two enzymes but not with the insulin level; which indicated that SMV could improve the altered glucose phosphorylation in diabetic mice independently of stimulating insulin secretion. This was probably one of the mechanisms of hypoglycemic effects of SMV.展开更多
Hepatic GCK is a key enzyme in glucose homeostasis and, as such, is a potential target for treatment strategies of diabetes. We investigated the effect of Persian shallot (Allium hirtifolium Boiss) hydroalchoholic ext...Hepatic GCK is a key enzyme in glucose homeostasis and, as such, is a potential target for treatment strategies of diabetes. We investigated the effect of Persian shallot (Allium hirtifolium Boiss) hydroalchoholic extract on blood glucose level, plasma insulin level, GCK activity and its gene expression. Thirty two male rats were divided into 4 groups of 8, diabetic groups received 100 and 200 mg/kg Persian shallot extract, diabetic control and normal control received 0.9% saline for 30 days. Investigations of gene expression by Real-Time PCR showed that Persian shallot had led to gently increased GCK gene expression in diabetic rats. GCK activity increased significantly in Persian shallot treated group in dose dependent manner (P < 0.05). These results indicated that Persian shallot exhibited a significant potential as a hypoglycemic agent perhaps via its ability to enhance insulin secretion, GCK gene expression and its activity.展开更多
Non insulin dependent diabetes mellitus (NIDDM) as a most common form of diabetes is a major public health problem;there is a subgroup of NIDDM patients who develop the disease at an early age and show a dominant mode...Non insulin dependent diabetes mellitus (NIDDM) as a most common form of diabetes is a major public health problem;there is a subgroup of NIDDM patients who develop the disease at an early age and show a dominant mode of inheritance. This type is nominates Maturity onset diabetes of the young (MODY). The prevalence of MODY is difficult to access, and patients with MODY genes mutations are often identified during routine screening for other purposes. MODY2 was linked to glucokinase gene (GCK) mutations, and accounted for 8% to 56% of MODY, with the highest prevalence found in the southern Europe. The aim of this study was to examine the prevalence and nature of mutations in GCK gene in Iranian paients. We have screened GCK mutations by polymerase chain reaction (PCR);single stranded conformation polymorphism (SSCP) technique in 12 Iranian families with clinical diagnosis of MODY, included 30 patients (8 males and 22 females) and their 21 family members. PCR products with abnormal mobility in denaturing gradient gel electrophoresis (DGGE) were directly sequenced. We identified 6 novel mutations in GCK gene in Iranian families (corresponding to 36.6% prevalence). Our findings and the last study on MODY1 highlight that in addition to GCK, other MODY genes such as MODY3 and MODYX may play a significant role in diabetes characterized by monogenic autosomal dominant transmission. There is an important point that the genetic recognation can be used to pre-symptomatically identify family members at risk for developing MODY.展开更多
基金National Key R&D Plan(2023YFC3403200)National Natural Science Foundation of China(82070784,81702536,81974099 and 82170785)+4 种基金Science&Technology Department of Sichuan Province,China(2022JDRC0040,21GJHZ0246)Young Investigator Award of Sichuan University 2017(2017SCU04A17)Sichuan University-Panzhihua Science and Technology Cooperation Special Fund(2020CDPZH-4)China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(2021M692306)Post-Doctor Research Project of West China Hospital of Sichuan University(2021HXBH025).
文摘Background Cell metabolism plays a pivotal role in tumor progression,and targeting cancer metabolism might effectively kill cancer cells.We aimed to investigate the role of hexokinases in prostate cancer(PCa)and identify a crucial target for PCa treatment.Methods The Cancer Genome Atlas(TCGA)database,online tools and clinical samples were used to assess the expression and prognostic role of ADP-dependent glucokinase(ADPGK)in PCa.The effect of ADPGK expression on PCa cell malignant phenotypes was validated in vitro and in vivo.Quantitative proteomics,metabolomics,and extracellular acidification rate(ECAR)and oxygen consumption rate(OCR)tests were performed to evaluate the impact of ADPGK on PCa metabolism.The underlying mechanisms were explored through ADPGK overexpression and knockdown,co-immunoprecipitation(Co-IP),ECAR analysis and cell counting kit-8(CCK-8)assays.Results ADPGK was the only glucokinase that was both upregulated and predicted worse overall survival(OS)in prostate adenocarcinoma(PRAD).Clinical sample analysis demonstrated that ADPGK was markedly upregulated in PCa tissues vs.non-PCa tissues.High ADPGK expression indicates worse survival outcomes,and ADPGK serves as an independent factor of biochemical recurrence.In vitro and in vivo experiments showed that ADPGK overexpression promoted PCa cell proliferation and migration,and ADPGK inhibition suppressed malignant phenotypes.Metabolomics,proteomics,and ECAR and OCR tests revealed that ADPGK significantly accelerated glycolysis in PCa.Mechanistically,ADPGK binds aldolase C(ALDOC)to promote glycolysis via AMP-activated protein kinase(AMPK)phosphorylation.ALDOC was positively correlated with ADPGK,and high ALDOC expression was associated with worse survival outcomes in PCa.Conclusions In summary,ADPGK is a driving factor in PCa progression,and its high expression contributes to a poor prognosis in PCa patients.ADPGK accelerates PCa glycolysis and progression by activating ALDOC-AMPK signaling,suggesting that ADPGK might be an effective target and marker for PCa treatment and prognosis evaluation.
基金Supported by the Kuwait Foundation for the Advancement of Sciences(KFAS)and Dasman Diabetes Institute,No.RACB-2021-007.
文摘In this editorial,we comment on the article by Liu et al published in the recent issue of the World Journal of Diabetes(Relationship between GCKR gene rs780094 polymorphism and type 2 diabetes with albuminuria).Type 2 diabetes mellitus(T2DM)is a chronic disorder characterized by dysregulated glucose homeostasis.The persistent elevated blood glucose level in T2DM significantly increases the risk of developing severe complications,including cardiovascular disease,re-tinopathy,neuropathy,and nephropathy.T2DM arises from a complex interplay between genetic,epigenetic,and environmental factors.Global genomic studies have identified numerous genetic variations associated with an increased risk of T2DM.Specifically,variations within the glucokinase regulatory protein(GCKR)gene have been linked to heightened susceptibility to T2DM and its associated complications.The clinical trial by Liu et al further elucidates the role of the GCKR rs780094 polymorphism in T2DM and nephropathy development.Their findings demonstrate that individuals carrying the CT or TT genotype at the GCKR rs780094 locus are at a higher risk of developing T2DM with albuminuria compared to those with the CC genotype.These findings highlight the importance of genetic testing and risk assessment in T2DM to develop effective preventive strategies and personalized treatment plans.
基金The National Natural Science Foundation of China,No.30500685
文摘AIM: To observe the effect of berberine on insulin secretion in rat pancreatic islets and to explore its possible molecular mechanism. METHODS: Pdmary rat islets were isolated from male Sprague-Dawley rats by collagenase digestion and treated with different concentrations (1, 3, 10 and 30 μmol/L) of berberine or 1 μmol/L Glibenclamide (GB) for 24 h. Glucose-stimulated insulin secretion (GSIS) assay was conducted and insulin was determined by radioimmunoassay. 3-(4,5-Dimethylthiazol-2-yl)- 2,5-diphenyltetrazolium bromide (MTT) assay was performed to evaluate cytotoxicity. The mRNA level of hepatic nuclear factor 4 alpha (HAIF4α) was determined by reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR). Indirect immunofluorescence staining and Western blot analysis were employed to detect protein expression of HNF4α in the islets. Glucokinase (GK) activity was measured by spectrophotometric method. RESULTS: Berberine enhanced GSIS rather than basal insulin secretion dose-dependently in rat islets and showed no significant cytotoxicity on islet cells at the concentration of 10 μmol/L. Both mRNA and protein expressions of HNF4α were up-regulated by berberine in a dose-dependent manner, and GK activity was also increased accordingly. However, GB demonstrated no regulatory effects on HNF4α expression or GK activity. CONCLUSION: Berberine can enhance GSIS in rat islets, and probably exerts the insulinotropic effect via a pathway involving HNF4α and GK, which is distinct from sulphonylureas (SUs).
基金supported by the Program for Changjiang Scholars and Innovative Research Team in University,PCSERT(No.IRT0540).
文摘Objective To establish a reliable platform for screening glucokinase activators (GKAs) in vitro. Methods Pancreatic glucokinase (PGK) protein expressed in a prokaryotic expression system as a histidine-tagged fusion protein from Homo sapiens was produced. Then, response surface methodology (RSM) was used to optimize the microplate-based GKA screening platform. In the f'trst step of optimization with Plackett-Burman design (PBD), initial pH, reaction time and MgC12 were found to be important factors affecting the activity ratio of GKA (RO-28-1675) significantly. In the second step, a 23 full factorial central composite design (CCD) and RSM were applied to the optimal condition determination of each significant variable. A second-order polynomial was determined by a multiple regression analysis of the experimental data. Results The following optimal values for the critical factors were obtained: initial pH 0 (7.0), reaction time-0.63 (13.7 min) and MgC12 0.11 (2.11 mmol/L) with a predicted value of the maximum activity ratio of 34.1%. Conclusion Under the optimal conditions, the practical activity ratio is 34.8%. The determination coefficient (R2) is 0.9442, ensuring adequate credibility of the model. LLAE3, extracted from Folium nelumbinis in our laboratory, has prominently activated effects on PGK.
文摘Objective:To examine the effects of Sapium ellipticum(SE) leaf extract on the hepatic activities of glucokinase and glucose-6-phosphatase in streptozotocin-induced diabetic Wistar rats.Methods:STZ-induced diabetic Wistar rats(four groups,n = 8) were used in this study.SE was assessed at two different doses,400 and 800 mg/kg BW,in comparison with metformin(METF)(12 mg/kg BW) as a reference antidiabetic drug.All treatments were done orally(p.o),twice daily at 8 h interval for a period of 21 days.Glucokinase and glucose-6-phosphatase activities were respectively determined using standard protocols.Hepatic and muscle glycogen contents were estimated as well.Results:STZ caused significant decrease in glucose-6-phosphatase activity and concomitant increase in glucokinase activity.SE extract especially at 400 mg dosage significantly reversed the alterations by increasing glucokinase activity by 40.31% and inhibiting glucose-6-phosphatase activity by 37.29% compared to diabetic control animals.However,the effects were significantly lower than that of METF which enhanced glucokinase activity by94.76% and simultaneously inhibited glucose-6-phosphatase activity by 49.15%.The extract also improved hepatic glycogen level by 32.37 and 27.06% at 400 and 800 mg dosage respectively.HPLC-MS analysis of some SE fractions in dynamic MRM mode(using the optimized compound-specific parameters) revealed among other active compounds,the presence of amentoflavone,which has been associated with antidiabetic function.Conclusions:The ability of SE extract to concurrently inhibit glucose-6-phosphatase and activate glucokinase in this study suggests that it may be a treatment option for type 2 diabetes patients,and the presence of amentoflavone in the plant extract may account for its anti-diabetic potential.
文摘This study aimed at acquiring knowledge on the hypoglycemic mechanisms of sodium metavanadate (SMV) showed that the liver glucokinase and muscle hexokinase activities increased rapidly after oral SMV was given, and that the blood glucose level was correlated closely with the activities of the two enzymes but not with the insulin level; which indicated that SMV could improve the altered glucose phosphorylation in diabetic mice independently of stimulating insulin secretion. This was probably one of the mechanisms of hypoglycemic effects of SMV.
文摘Hepatic GCK is a key enzyme in glucose homeostasis and, as such, is a potential target for treatment strategies of diabetes. We investigated the effect of Persian shallot (Allium hirtifolium Boiss) hydroalchoholic extract on blood glucose level, plasma insulin level, GCK activity and its gene expression. Thirty two male rats were divided into 4 groups of 8, diabetic groups received 100 and 200 mg/kg Persian shallot extract, diabetic control and normal control received 0.9% saline for 30 days. Investigations of gene expression by Real-Time PCR showed that Persian shallot had led to gently increased GCK gene expression in diabetic rats. GCK activity increased significantly in Persian shallot treated group in dose dependent manner (P < 0.05). These results indicated that Persian shallot exhibited a significant potential as a hypoglycemic agent perhaps via its ability to enhance insulin secretion, GCK gene expression and its activity.
文摘Non insulin dependent diabetes mellitus (NIDDM) as a most common form of diabetes is a major public health problem;there is a subgroup of NIDDM patients who develop the disease at an early age and show a dominant mode of inheritance. This type is nominates Maturity onset diabetes of the young (MODY). The prevalence of MODY is difficult to access, and patients with MODY genes mutations are often identified during routine screening for other purposes. MODY2 was linked to glucokinase gene (GCK) mutations, and accounted for 8% to 56% of MODY, with the highest prevalence found in the southern Europe. The aim of this study was to examine the prevalence and nature of mutations in GCK gene in Iranian paients. We have screened GCK mutations by polymerase chain reaction (PCR);single stranded conformation polymorphism (SSCP) technique in 12 Iranian families with clinical diagnosis of MODY, included 30 patients (8 males and 22 females) and their 21 family members. PCR products with abnormal mobility in denaturing gradient gel electrophoresis (DGGE) were directly sequenced. We identified 6 novel mutations in GCK gene in Iranian families (corresponding to 36.6% prevalence). Our findings and the last study on MODY1 highlight that in addition to GCK, other MODY genes such as MODY3 and MODYX may play a significant role in diabetes characterized by monogenic autosomal dominant transmission. There is an important point that the genetic recognation can be used to pre-symptomatically identify family members at risk for developing MODY.