Regulation of circadian behaviour and metabolism by synthetic REV-ERB agonists

Mar 31, 2012Nature

How synthetic REV-ERB activators affect daily rhythms and metabolism

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Abstract

Administration of synthetic REV-ERB ligands alters circadian behaviour and increases energy expenditure in mice.

  • Synthetic REV-ERB agonists regulate the expression of core clock proteins that influence metabolic processes.
  • Alterations in circadian behaviour and core clock gene expression were observed in the hypothalami of mice after treatment.
  • Changes in the circadian expression of metabolic genes in the liver, skeletal muscle, and adipose tissue were noted.
  • REV-ERB agonist treatment reduced fat mass in diet-induced obese mice, improving conditions like dyslipidaemia and hyperglycaemia.
  • These findings suggest potential benefits of synthetic REV-ERB ligands for sleep disorders and metabolic diseases.

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