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Orexin-A activates hypothalamic AMP-activated protein kinase signaling through a Ca²⁺-dependent mechanism involving voltage-gated L-type calcium channel. 2013

Wen-Ning Wu, and Peng-Fei Wu, and Jun Zhou, and Xin-Lei Guan, and Zui Zhang, and Yuan-Jian Yang, and Li-Hong Long, and Na Xie, and Jian-Guo Chen, and Fang Wang
Department of Pharmacology, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology (HUST), Wuhan, Hubei, China (W.-N.W., P.-F.W., J.Z., X.-L.G., Z.Z., Y.-J.Y., L.-H.L., N.X., J.-G.C., F.W.); Key Laboratory of Neurologic Diseases (HUST), Ministry of Education of China, The Key Laboratory for Drug Target Researches and Pharmacodynamic Evaluation of Hubei Province, Wuhan, China (P.-F.W., L.-H.L., N.X., J.-G.C., F.W.); and Department of Pharmacology, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, China (W.-N.W.).

Hypothalamic AMP-activated protein kinase (AMPK) and orexins/hypocretins are both involved in the control of feeding behavior, but little is known about the interaction between these two signaling systems. Here, we demonstrated that orexin-A elicited significant activation of AMPK in the arcuate nucleus (ARC) of the hypothalamus by elevating cytosolic free Ca²⁺ involving extracellular calcium influx. Electrophysiological results revealed that orexin-A increased the L-type calcium current via the orexin receptor-phospholipase C-protein kinase C signaling pathway in ARC neurons that produce neuropeptide Y, an important downstream effector of orexin-A's orexigenic effect. Furthermore, the L-type calcium channel inhibitor nifedipine attenuated orexin-A-induced AMPK activation in vitro and in vivo. We found that inhibition of AMPK by either compound C (6-[4-[2-(1-piperidinyl)ethoxy]phenyl]-3-(4-pyridinyl)-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidine) or the ATP-mimetic 9-β-D-arabinofuranoside prevented the appetite-stimulating effect of orexin-A. This action can be mimicked by nifedipine, the blocker of the L-type calcium channel. Our results indicated that orexin-A activates hypothalamic AMPK signaling through a Ca²⁺-dependent mechanism involving the voltage-gated L-type calcium channel, which may serve as a potential target for regulating feeding behavior.

UI MeSH Term Description Entries
D008297 Male Males
D009474 Neurons The basic cellular units of nervous tissue. Each neuron consists of a body, an axon, and dendrites. Their purpose is to receive, conduct, and transmit impulses in the NERVOUS SYSTEM. Nerve Cells,Cell, Nerve,Cells, Nerve,Nerve Cell,Neuron
D009478 Neuropeptide Y A 36-amino acid peptide present in many organs and in many sympathetic noradrenergic neurons. It has vasoconstrictor and natriuretic activity and regulates local blood flow, glandular secretion, and smooth muscle activity. The peptide also stimulates feeding and drinking behavior and influences secretion of pituitary hormones. Neuropeptide Y-Like Immunoreactive Peptide,Neuropeptide Tyrosine,Neuropeptide Y Like Immunoreactive Peptide,Tyrosine, Neuropeptide
D009479 Neuropeptides Peptides released by NEURONS as intercellular messengers. Many neuropeptides are also hormones released by non-neuronal cells. Neuropeptide
D010738 Type C Phospholipases A subclass of phospholipases that hydrolyze the phosphoester bond found in the third position of GLYCEROPHOSPHOLIPIDS. Although the singular term phospholipase C specifically refers to an enzyme that catalyzes the hydrolysis of PHOSPHATIDYLCHOLINE (EC 3.1.4.3), it is commonly used in the literature to refer to broad variety of enzymes that specifically catalyze the hydrolysis of PHOSPHATIDYLINOSITOLS. Lecithinase C,Phospholipase C,Phospholipases, Type C,Phospholipases C
D011493 Protein Kinase C An serine-threonine protein kinase that requires the presence of physiological concentrations of CALCIUM and membrane PHOSPHOLIPIDS. The additional presence of DIACYLGLYCEROLS markedly increases its sensitivity to both calcium and phospholipids. The sensitivity of the enzyme can also be increased by PHORBOL ESTERS and it is believed that protein kinase C is the receptor protein of tumor-promoting phorbol esters. Calcium Phospholipid-Dependent Protein Kinase,Calcium-Activated Phospholipid-Dependent Kinase,PKC Serine-Threonine Kinase,Phospholipid-Sensitive Calcium-Dependent Protein Kinase,Protein Kinase M,Calcium Activated Phospholipid Dependent Kinase,Calcium Phospholipid Dependent Protein Kinase,PKC Serine Threonine Kinase,Phospholipid Sensitive Calcium Dependent Protein Kinase,Phospholipid-Dependent Kinase, Calcium-Activated,Serine-Threonine Kinase, PKC
D002118 Calcium A basic element found in nearly all tissues. It is a member of the alkaline earth family of metals with the atomic symbol Ca, atomic number 20, and atomic weight 40. Calcium is the most abundant mineral in the body and combines with phosphorus to form calcium phosphate in the bones and teeth. It is essential for the normal functioning of nerves and muscles and plays a role in blood coagulation (as factor IV) and in many enzymatic processes. Coagulation Factor IV,Factor IV,Blood Coagulation Factor IV,Calcium-40,Calcium 40,Factor IV, Coagulation
D002478 Cells, Cultured Cells propagated in vitro in special media conducive to their growth. Cultured cells are used to study developmental, morphologic, metabolic, physiologic, and genetic processes, among others. Cultured Cells,Cell, Cultured,Cultured Cell
D005247 Feeding Behavior Behavioral responses or sequences associated with eating including modes of feeding, rhythmic patterns of eating, and time intervals. Dietary Habits,Eating Behavior,Faith-based Dietary Restrictions,Feeding Patterns,Feeding-Related Behavior,Food Habits,Diet Habits,Eating Habits,Behavior, Eating,Behavior, Feeding,Behavior, Feeding-Related,Behaviors, Eating,Behaviors, Feeding,Behaviors, Feeding-Related,Diet Habit,Dietary Habit,Dietary Restriction, Faith-based,Dietary Restrictions, Faith-based,Eating Behaviors,Eating Habit,Faith based Dietary Restrictions,Faith-based Dietary Restriction,Feeding Behaviors,Feeding Pattern,Feeding Related Behavior,Feeding-Related Behaviors,Food Habit,Habit, Diet,Habit, Dietary,Habit, Eating,Habit, Food,Habits, Diet,Pattern, Feeding,Patterns, Feeding,Restrictions, Faith-based Dietary
D000068797 Orexins Neuropeptide hormones that play a role in regulating a variety of behavioral and physiological processes in response to motivational stimuli. Hypocretin,Orexin,Hypocretin-1,Hypocretin-2,Hypocretins,Orexin-A,Orexin-B,Hypocretin 1,Hypocretin 2,Orexin A,Orexin B

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