Adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cells ameliorate lipid metabolic disturbance in mice

GY Liu, J Liu, YL Wang, Y Liu, Y Shao… - Stem cells …, 2016 - academic.oup.com
GY Liu, J Liu, YL Wang, Y Liu, Y Shao, Y Han, YR Qin, FJ Xiao, PF Li, LJ Zhao, EY Gu…
Stem cells translational medicine, 2016academic.oup.com
Adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cells (AD-MSCs) have been shown to ameliorate
hyperglycemia in diabetic animals and individuals. However, little is known about whether
AD-MSCs affect lipid metabolism. Here we have demonstrated for the first time that AD-MSC
infusion can significantly suppress the increase in body weight and remarkably improve
dyslipidemia in db/db obese mice and diet-induced obesity mice. Induction of white fat tissue
“browning” and activation of adenosine monophosphate-activated protein kinase and its …
Abstract
Adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cells (AD-MSCs) have been shown to ameliorate hyperglycemia in diabetic animals and individuals. However, little is known about whether AD-MSCs affect lipid metabolism. Here we have demonstrated for the first time that AD-MSC infusion can significantly suppress the increase in body weight and remarkably improve dyslipidemia in db/db obese mice and diet-induced obesity mice. Induction of white fat tissue “browning” and activation of adenosine monophosphate-activated protein kinase and its downstream hormone-sensitive lipase in adipose tissue contribute to the antiobesity and lipid-lowering effects. Thus, AD-MSC infusion holds great therapeutic potential for dyslipidemia and associated cardiovascular diseases.
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