Identification of N-arachidonylglycine, U18666A, and 4-androstene-3,17-dione as novel insulin Secretagogues |
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Authors: | Ikeda Yukio Iguchi Haruhisa Nakata Masanori Ioka Ryoichi X Tanaka Toshiya Iwasaki Satoshi Magoori Kenta Takayasu Shinobu Yamamoto Tokuo T Kodama Tatsuhiko Yada Toshihiko Sakurai Takeshi Yanagisawa Masashi Sakai Juro |
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Institution: | Yanagisawa Orphan Receptor Project, Exploratory Research for Advanced Technology, Japan Science and Technology Agency, Tokyo 135-0064, Japan. |
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Abstract: | The glucose-induced insulin secretion is fine-tuned by numerous factors. To systematically identify insulinotropic factors, we optimized a primary beta-cell-based functional assay to monitor intracellular Ca2+ flux (Ca2+]i). By this assay system, we successfully identified several insulinotropic peptides including cholecystokinin, gastrin releasing peptide, vasopressin, and oxytocin from tissue extracts. Screening of an assortment of chemical compounds, we determined three novel insulin secretagogues: N-arachidonylglycine (NAGly), 3beta-(2-diethylamino-ethoxy) androstenone hydrochloride (U18666A), and 4-androstene-3,17-dione. The NAGly increased Ca2+]i through stimulation of the voltage-dependent Ca2+ channels and it was dependent on extracellular glucose level. On the other hand, U18666A and 4-androstene-3,17-dione increased Ca2+]i in the presence of K ATP channel opener diazoxide while it was inhibited by the presence of Ca2+ channel blocker nitrendipine, suggesting that their effects are independent of K ATP channel. These unique features will be useful for further development of insulinotropic factors and drugs for treating type 2 diabetes. |
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Keywords: | Islet β-cells Intracellular calcium Insulin secretion Insulinotropic peptides Type 2 diabetes |
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