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Protein disulfide isomerase ameliorates β-cell dysfunction in pancreatic islets overexpressing human islet amyloid polypeptide

  • Joel Montane
  • , Sara de Pablo
  • , Mercè Obach
  • , Lisa Cadavez
  • , Carlos Castaño
  • , Gema Alcarraz-Vizán
  • , Montserrat Visa
  • , Júlia Rodríguez-Comas
  • , Marcelina Parrizas
  • , Joan Marc Servitja
  • , Anna Novials*
  • *Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

Human islet amyloid polypeptide (hIAPP) is the major component of amyloid deposits in islets of type 2 diabetic patients. hIAPP misfolding and aggregation is one of the factors that may lead to β-cell dysfunction and death. Endogenous chaperones are described to be important for the folding and functioning of proteins. Here, we examine the effect of the endoplasmic reticulum chaperone protein disulfide isomerase (PDI) on β-cell dysfunction. Among other chaperones, PDI was found to interact with hIAPP in human islet lysates. Furthermore, intrinsically recovered PDI levels were able to restore the effect of high glucose- and palmitate-induced β-cell dysfunction by increasing 3.9-fold the glucose-stimulated insulin secretion levels and restoring insulin content up to basal control values. Additionally, PDI transduction decreased induced apoptosis by glucolipotoxic conditions. This approach could reveal a new therapeutic target and aid in the development of strategies to improve β-cell dysfunction in type 2 diabetic patients.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)57-65
Number of pages9
JournalMolecular and Cellular Endocrinology
Volume420
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 15 Jan 2016

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This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

  1. SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
    SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being

Keywords

  • Amyloid
  • Chaperones
  • Diabetes
  • IAPP

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