Abstract Title:

Oleic acid directly regulates POMC neuron excitability in the hypothalamus.

Abstract Source:

J Neurophysiol. 2009 May;101(5):2305-16. Epub 2009 Mar 4. PMID: 19261705

Abstract Author(s):

Young-Hwan Jo, Ya Su, Roger Gutierrez-Juarez, Streamson Chua

Article Affiliation:

Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Department of Medicine, Division of Endocrinology, 1300 Morris Park Ave, Bronx, NY 10467, USA. [email protected]

Abstract:

The mammalian CNS relies on a constant supply of external glucose for its undisturbed operation. However, neurons can readily switch to using fatty acids and ketones as alternative fuels. Here, we show that oleic acid (OA) excites pro-opiomelanocortin (POMC) neurons by inhibition of ATP-activated potassium (K(ATP)) channels. The involvement of K(ATP) channels is further supported by experiments in SUR1 KO animals. Inhibition of beta-oxidation using carnitine palmitoyltransferase-1 inhibitors blocks OA-induced depolarization. The depolarizing effect of OA is specific because it is not mimicked by octanoic acid. Furthermore, OA does not regulate the excitability of agouti-related peptide neurons. High-fat feeding alters POMC neuron excitability, but not its response to OA. Thus beta-oxidation in POMC neurons may mediate the appetite-suppressing (anorexigenic) effects of OA.

Study Type : In Vitro Study

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