The effects of endocannabinoids and fatty acids on lipid metabolism and mitochondrial function in adipocytes
| dc.contributor.author | Siemens, Linda | |
| dc.contributor.examiningcommittee | Suh, Miyoung (Human Nutritional Sciences) Fernyhough, Paul (Pharmacology and Therapuetics) | en_US |
| dc.contributor.supervisor | Taylor, Carla (Human Nutritional Sciences) Zahradka, Peter (Physiology and Pathophysiology) | en_US |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2016-04-12T17:01:12Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2016-04-12T17:01:12Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 2016 | |
| dc.degree.discipline | Human Nutritional Sciences | en_US |
| dc.degree.level | Master of Science (M.Sc.) | en_US |
| dc.description.abstract | The endocannabinoid (EC) system has a role in metabolic homeostasis. The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of ECs and the fatty acids they are derived from on lipid metabolism and mitochondrial function in adipocytes. 3T3-L1 adipocytes on day 8 of differentiation were treated with ECs and fatty acids for 48 hours in the absence or presence of insulin and various inhibitors. Lysates were analyzed via Western immunoblotting, a lipolysis assay and Seahorse XF Analyzer for changes in protein levels, phosphorylation state, lipolysis, and oxygen consumption rate. Results showed that ECs (2-arachidonoyl glycerol) stimulated lipolysis via a novel AMPK-dependent pathway, while fatty acids had varying effects on insulin signaling and mitochondrial function . These data suggest adipose tissue EC receptors may be a suitable target for anti-obesity therapy. Further research is needed to understand how the dietary fatty acid profile may influence synthesis of ECs. | en_US |
| dc.description.note | May 2016 | en_US |
| dc.identifier.uri | http://hdl.handle.net/1993/31203 | |
| dc.language.iso | eng | en_US |
| dc.rights | open access | en_US |
| dc.subject | Endocannabinoids | en_US |
| dc.subject | Fatty acids | en_US |
| dc.subject | Lipolysis | en_US |
| dc.subject | Insulin signaling | en_US |
| dc.subject | Mitochondrial function | en_US |
| dc.subject | Adipocytes | en_US |
| dc.title | The effects of endocannabinoids and fatty acids on lipid metabolism and mitochondrial function in adipocytes | en_US |
| dc.type | master thesis | en_US |