作者: Harmeet Malhi , Steven F. Bronk , Nathan W. Werneburg , Gregory J. Gores
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摘要: Elevated serum free fatty acids (FFAs) and hepatocyte lipoapoptosis are features of non-alcoholic liver disease. However, the mechanism by which FFAs mediate is unclear. Because JNK activation pivotal in both metabolic syndrome accompanying disease cellular apoptosis, we examined role FFA-induced lipoapoptosis. Multiple cell lines primary mouse hepatocytes were treated culture with monounsaturated saturated acids. Despite equal steatosis, apoptosis greater during exposure to versus FFAs. Inhibition JNK, pharmacologically as well genetically, reduced FFA-mediated Cell death was caspase-dependent associated mitochondrial membrane depolarization cytochrome c release indicating pathway apoptosis. JNK-dependent Bax, a known mediator dysfunction. As can activate Bim, BH3 domain-only protein capable binding activating its also examined. Small interfering RNA-targeted knock-down Bim attenuated Bax death. Collectively data indicate that induce proapoptotic Bcl-2 proteins trigger apoptotic pathway.