Characterization of the expression, localization, and secretion of PANDER in α-cells

Autor: Bryan A. Wolf, Jason R. Carnegie, Jianmei Wu, Brant R. Burkhardt, Claudia E. Robert-Cooperman, Robert A. Young
Rok vydání: 2010
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Zdroj: Molecular and Cellular Endocrinology. 325:36-45
ISSN: 0303-7207
DOI: 10.1016/j.mce.2010.05.008
Popis: The novel islet-specific protein PANcreatic DERived Factor (PANDER; FAM3B) has been extensively characterized with respect to the beta-cell, and these studies suggest a potential function for PANDER in the regulation of glucose homeostasis. Little is known regarding PANDER in pancreatic -cells, which are critically involved in maintaining euglycemia. Here we present the first report elucidating the expression and regulation of PANDER within the alpha-cell. Pander mRNA and protein are detected in alpha-cells, with primary localization to a glucagon-negative granular cytosolic compartment. PANDER secretion from alpha-cells is nutritionally and hormonally regulated by l-arginine and insulin, demonstrating similarities and differences with glucagon. Signaling via the insulin receptor (IR) through the PI3K and Akt/PKB node is required for insulin-stimulated PANDER release. The separate localization of PANDER and glucagon is consistent with their differential regulation, and the effect of insulin suggests a paracrine/endocrine effect on PANDER release. This provides further insight into the potential glucose-regulatory role of PANDER.
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