AMP-activated protein kinase - The fat controller of the energy railroad

Gregory R. Steinberg, S. Lance Macaulay, Mark A. Febbraio, Bruce E. Kemp

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Abstract

AMP-activated protein kinase plays an important role in the regulation of lipid metabolism in response to metabolic stress and energy demand. It is also under endocrine control. AMPK acts at multiple steps and has a central role controlling fatty acid, triglyceride, and cholesterol synthesis, as well as the oxidation of fatty acids through direct phosphorylation effects and the control of gene transcription. As such, it can be considered to be the fat controller of the energy railroad. It is thought that AMPK may be a major mediator of the health benefits of exercise in mitigating the development of obesity and age-onset diseases.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)655-665
Number of pages11
JournalCanadian Journal of Physiology and Pharmacology
Volume84
Issue number7
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Jul 2006
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Adipokines
  • AMPK
  • CaMKK
  • Exercise
  • Fatty acid oxidation
  • Fatty acid synthesis
  • Fatty acid uptake
  • Lipid metabolism
  • LKB1
  • Phosphorylation
  • Triglyceride

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