glucose, Ca, & GH Flashcards
which hypothalamic nuclei are involved in food regulation
Arcuate nucleus & PVN
- POMC, AgRP, & NPY neurons in Arc
- located in portion of brain that has gaps in BBB ∴ easier for larger mol to go through
- MC3R, MC4R, & Y1-Y6R located in PVN & other hypothalamic regions
leptin effect on food intake control
- signals that there is positive energy balance
- activates POMC neurons to secrete ⍺-MSH
- inhibits AgRP & NPY neurons
- net result: suppression of appetite
insulin effect on food intake control
- signals that there is a positive energy balance
- stimulates POMC neurons to secrete ⍺-MSH
- inhibits AgRP & NPY neurons
- net result: suppression of appetite
ghrelin effect on food intake control
- produced when no food is in stomach ➔ starvation hormone
- signals that there is a negative energy balance
- activates AgRP & NPY neurons to secrete AgRP & NPY to stimulate appetite
- does not directly inhibit POMC neurons
anorexigenic
suppresses appetite
orexigenic
stimulates appetite
activation of MC3R & MC4R receptors results in:
suppression of appetite
peptides involved in food regulation
⍺-MSH = anorexigenic peptide produced by POMC neurons in Arc that suppresses appetite
- activation of MC3R & MC4R receptors in PVN results in suppression of appetite
- glucose stimulates POMC neuron secretion of ⍺-MSH
- inactivation of MC3R/MC4R results in obesity
NPY, AgRP = orexigenic peptides produced by NPY & AgRP neurons in Arc that stimulate appetite
- activation of YR or inactivation of MC4 receptors (by AgRP binding & blocking ⍺-MSH from binding) results in stimulation of appetite
- NPY = neuropeptide Y ➞ binds to Y1-Y6 receptors (specific to NPY)
- AgRP = agouti related peptide ➞ compete with ⍺-MSH for binding to MC3R/MC4R
- does not stimulate action of ⍺-MSH (appetite suppression) but occupies them so ⍺-MSH cannot bind
- glucose inhibits AgRP & NPY neurons
activation of YR or inactivation of MC4 receptors results in
stimulation of appetite
leptin
- product of the ob gene in white adipose tissue
- signal of satiety to brain: repress food consumption & promote energy expenditure
- circulating leptin is proportional to adipose deposits
- leptin receptors in Arc, PVN, & other hypothalamic nuclei, brainstem, & other brain centers
- enhances insulin sensitivity in the liver & muscle by enhancing IR activity & inhibiting gluconeogenesis
- also considered the puberty hormone → telling brain body has enough energy to support gestation
mutations in leptin genes
- Ob/Ob mouse: mutation in leptin gene ∴ does not produce leptin
- Db/Db mouse: mutation in leptin receptor
- same phenotype: morbid obesity, hyperphagia, insulin resistance
metabolism & immunity
macrophages accumulate in adipose tissue & ultimately lead to chronic inflammatory state
- inflammation hypothesis: adipokines have macrophages that are normally dormant/inactive ➞ with excess adipokines, macrophages activate which leads to a chronic state of low-grade inflammation
- leads to:
- endocrine dysfunction
- impaired glucose disposal ➞ insulin resistance
- impaired β-cell fx & cell regeneration
- ↓ suppression of glucose production
- effects opposite to insulin
inflammation hypothesis
adipokines have macrophages that are normally dormant/inactive ➞ with excess adipokines, macrophages activate which leads to a chronic state of low-grade inflammation
TNF-⍺
tumor-necrosis factor ⍺
- cytokine & adipokine
- inactivates insulin receptor → inhibiting activity of IRS1/2
- acts in a paracrine manner to ↓ insulin sensitivity in adipocytes
- inhibits lipoprotein lipase → inhibits lipogenesis
- stimulates lipolysis
adipokines
- contribute to systemic inflammation & insulin resistance
- pro-inflammatory mol produced by adipocytes & macrophages
IL
interleukin
- cytokine & adipokine
- part of innate immune system & produced by adipocytes
- administration of IL-6 ↑ fasting glucose levels
- interferes w/ insulin action
- imbalancing energy homeostasis → creates a state where body thinks there is not enough energy
hormones directly regulating Ca blood levels
- parathyroid hormone (PTH) produced by chief cells in the parathyroid gland ↑ [Ca] in blood
- calcitriol (Vitamin D3) produced by a sequence of rxns in skin, liver, & kidney to ↑ intestinal Ca absorption & inhibit Ca mobilization (keep Ca in bone)
- calcitonin produced by parafollicular (chief cells) of thyroid gland ↓ serum [Ca]
PTH
synthesized & secreted by chief cells in the PT gland in response to hypocalcemia to ↑ [Ca] in blood
- CaSR responds to Ca level in PT gland
- in bone: ↑ osteoclast activation → ↑ bone resorption
- in kidney:
- ↑ Ca reabsorption in DCT
- ↑ 25(OH)D-1⍺-hydroxylase → ↑ active vit D production ➞ ↑ intestinal absorption of Ca
- ↓ phosphate reabsorption in PCT
calcium-sensor receptor (CaSR)
responds to Ca level in the PT gland
- GPCR using Gs & Gq
- extremely sensitive to extracellular oscillations in Ca levels
- Ca occupying receptor → inhibits release of PTH
- absence of binding Ca triggers release of PTH
vit D (calcitriol) synthesis
- 1,25(OH)2-cholecalciferol
- in skin: UV rays convert 7-dehydrocholesterol to cholecalciferol (vit D precursor), which travels to liver via vit D binding protein (VDBP)
- in liver: 25-hydroxylase (P450) converts cholecalciferol to 25OH-D3, which is transported to kidney via VDBP
- in kidney: 1⍺-hydroxylase (P450) converts 25OH-D3 → 1,25(OH)2-D3 (activates vit D3)
expression of 1⍺-hydroxylase is stimulated by:
- PTH
- ↑ serum phosphate levels
- ↓ serum Ca levels
- ↓ serum 1,25(OH)2-D3 levels (vit D3 levels)
vit D (calcitriol) actions
↑ intestinal Ca absorption & inhibit Ca mobilization (keeps Ca in bone)
in intestine
- stimulates Ca channels to ↑ Ca uptake
- stimulates Calbindin to transport Ca from apical membrane to basolateral membrane
- ↑ Ca ATPase in basolateral membrane to pump Ca from intracellular space to extracellular/blood
in bone: stores Ca (opposite of PTH)
- osteoblasts express VDR ➞ stimulates expression of matrix proteins (osteocalcin & collagen)
vit D deficiency
- cause: insufficient intake/sun exposure
- leads to: rickets & osteomalacia
- rickets (pediatric): growing bones become flexible & not straight (bend) not strong because not enough Ca
- osteomalacia: once bones have stopped growing
calcitonin
- secreted in response to hypercalcemia
- goal: to ↓ serum [Ca]
- in bone: inhibits osteoclast proliferation, maturation, & activity → ↓ bone resorption
- in kidney: ↑ excretion of Ca, Na, & P
- important therapeutic uses of calcitonin:
- serum levels in dx of medullary thyroid carcinomas
- in tx for osteoporosis & similar bone disorders
bone formation steps
- ossification: production of osteoid (bone matrix) by osteoblasts & osteocytes (matrix ~35% of bone mass)
- calcification: mineralization of the osteoid by deposition of hydroxyapatite crystals (hydroxyapatite is ~65% of bone mass)
- all bones form by ossification followed by calcification
osteoblasts
- uninucleated
- deposits matrix
- secretes collagen & osteocalcin
- osteogenesis: form new bone & mineralize it
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produce ODF & OPG that regulate osteoclast maturation, activation, & activity
- ODF = osteoclast differentiation factor (aka RANKL) → activates osteoclasts
- OPG = osteoprotegerin → protects bone & serves as regulator for ODF: caps ODF so no longer can stimulate osteoclast
- have receptors for PTH & vit D3
- secrete OPG but PTH inhibits
osteoclasts
- multinucleated
- degrades matrix
- release of Ca & P
- osteolysis: bone breakdown & demineralization (resorption) of mature bone
- have receptors for calcitonin
- bone resorption occurs at surface
- activity dependent on factors produced by osteoblasts (ODF & OPG)
osteocyte
- mature osteoblast
- embedded in matrix as it builds around osteoblasts
- no longer produces proteins to build matrix
- part of bone structure
bone matrix
- fibers of collagen type I
- other collagens
- osteocalcin & other proteins (~10%)
- protein matrix: collagen & osteocalcin (~35% of bone mass)
- hydroxyapatite (bone mineral) Ca10(PO4)6OH2 (~65% of bone mass)
ODF production & action
PTH binding to osteoblasts stimulates production of ODF
- ODF binds to receptor in inactive osteoclast progenitor cells & stimulates:
- ↑ maturation
- ↑ proliferation
- ↑ activity
differences in mature & active osteoclasts
- abundant lysozymes & tight jx
- secretes cathepsin K (Ca solubilization)
- express proton pumps to create acidic envir in the resorptive pit
mature & active osteoclasts actions
- osteoclast podosomes create adhesion to bone surface
- creates resorptive pit → microenvironment to digest bone & keep area under cell isolated from area not under cell
- anchors osteoclast & creates seal
- ruffled border increase SA for absorption
- expression of anion exchangers that exchange bicarbonate for Cl- which is released into resorptive pit through Cl- channels in ruffled border
- carbonic anhydrase (CA) catalyzes rxn to ↑H+ pumped through ATPases in ruffled border into resorptive pit
- released into resorptive pit
- citric acid
- cathepsin K (CaK) = proteolytic enzyme
- HCL
- effective release of collagen & minerals through basolateral membrane
vit D regulation of bone metabolism
- stimulates osteocalcin & type I collagen genes in osteoblasts → ↑ bone matrix
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inhibits synthesis of PTH
- high levels of vit D = low levels of PTH
- vit D wants to deposit Ca in bone, not activate osteoclasts to digest bone like PTH
regulation of bone resorption by E2 & GH
- estrogen & GH stimulate OPG
- OPG binds ODF & prevents its binding & activation of osteoclasts
- results in a ↓ rate of bone resorption
- estrogen & GH both decrease w/age
- estrogen stimulates OPG in osteoblasts
- GH stimulates growth & OPG
effects of OVX on bone homeostasis
ovariectomy = removing ovaries
- decreasing OPG
- levels of estrogen decrease
- bone volume decreases over time
- osteoclast # & activity increases over time
- supplementing w/ estrogen maintains constant bone volume
osteoporosis
porous bone
- bone resorption > bone deposition
- normal process of aging but can be aggravated by other things
- decreased bone mineral density (BMD)
- decreased overall bone mass
- increased skeletal fragility
osteomalacia
soft bone caused by decreased mineral:matrix ratio
- bone is there but minerals are not → bone is not as strong or healthy
- commonly due to calcium/vit D deficiency
- aka rickets in developing bones before closure of epiphyseal plate
- rickets can cause bone deformities
T3 regulation of bone turnover
T3 stimulates osteoblasts to ↑ bone matrix
- ↑ collagen type I & other collagens
- ↑ non-collagen proteins (osteocalcin)
cortisol regulation of bone turnover
cortisol inhibits osteoblast production of bone matrix
GH
- produced by somatotroph cells in anterior pituitary gland
- pulsatile secretion pattern
- GHRH regulates synthesis & secretion of GH
- ⊕ inhibitor
- Arc nucleus
- somatostatin regulates secretion of GH (⊖ inhibitor)
- not much influence on synthesis
- Arc nucleus
recombinant bovine somatotropin (rbST)
used to ↑ milk production in cattle
regulatory signals of GH release
stimulatory:
- gonadal steroids
- TH
inhibitory
- cortisol
- somatostatin
- IFG-1 in liver (main target of GH)
changes in GH levels during development
- detected early on in fetus
- organ growth, development, fetal growth
- peaks at 12w during fetal development
- lowest level during childhood during early years
TH regulation of GH
- significant effect on postnatal growth & bone maturation
- stimulates:
- GH secretion from somatotrophs
- hypertrophic chondrocyte differentiation (bone growth)
- bone mineralization & angiogenesis
androgen regulation of GH
- stimulate GH secretion from somatotrophs
- accelerates growth during puberty