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Peroxisome proliferator-activated receptors and atherogenesis: regulators of gene expression in vascular cells.

Abstract：

:A large body of data gathered over the past couple of years has identified the peroxisome proliferator-activated receptors (PPAR) alpha, gamma, and beta/delta as transcription factors exerting modulatory actions in vascular cells. PPARs, which belong to the nuclear receptor family of ligand-activated transcription factors, were originally described as gene regulators of various metabolic pathways. Although the PPARalpha, gamma, and beta/delta subtypes are approximately 60% to 80% homologous in their ligand- and DNA-binding domains, significant differences in ligand and target gene specificities are observed. PPARalpha is activated by polyunsaturated fatty acids and oxidized derivatives and by lipid-modifying drugs of the fibrate family, including fenofibrate or gemfibrozil. PPARalpha controls expression of genes implicated in lipid metabolism. PPARgamma, in contrast, is a key regulator of glucose homeostasis and adipogenesis. Ligands of PPARgamma include naturally occurring FA derivatives, such as hydroxyoctadecadienoic acids (HODEs), prostaglandin derivatives such as 15-deoxyDelta12,14-prostaglandin J2, and glitazones, insulin-sensitizing drugs presently used to treat patients with type 2 diabetes. Ligands for PPARbeta/delta are polyunsaturated fatty acids, prostaglandins, and synthetic compounds, some of which are presently in clinical development. PPARbeta/delta stimulates fatty acid oxidation predominantly acting in muscle. All PPARs are expressed in vascular cells, where they exhibit antiinflammatory and antiatherogenic properties. In addition, studies in various animal models as well as clinical data suggest that PPARalpha and PPARgamma activators can modulate atherogenesis in vivo. At present, no data are available relating to possible effects of PPARbeta/delta agonists on atherogenesis. Given the widespread use of PPARalpha and PPARgamma agonists in patients at high risk for cardiovascular disease, the understanding of their function in the vasculature is not only of basic interest but also has important clinical implications. This review will focus on the role of PPARs in the vasculature and summarize the present understanding of their effects on atherogenesis and its cardiovascular complications.

journal_name

Circ Res

journal_title

Circulation research

authors

Marx N,Duez H,Fruchart JC,Staels B

doi

10.1161/01.RES.0000127122.22685.0A

subject

Has Abstract

pub_date

2004-05-14 00:00:00

pages

1168-78

issue

eissn

0009-7330

issn

1524-4571

pii

94/9/1168

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Peroxisome proliferator-activated receptors and atherogenesis: regulators of gene expression in vascular cells.