Epac2 activation mediates glucagon‐induced glucogenesis in primary rat hepatocytes

Author:

Shiozaki‐Takagi Yusuke12ORCID,Ozaki Nobuaki13ORCID,Toyoda Yukiyasu2

Affiliation:

1. Research Center of Health, Physical Fitness and Sports Nagoya University Nagoya Japan

2. Department of Pathobiochemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy Meijo University Nagoya Japan

3. Division of Endocrinology Japanese Red Cross Aichi Medical Center Nagoya Daiichi Hospital Nagoya Japan

Abstract

ABSTRACTAims/IntroductionGlucagon plays an essential role in hepatic glucogenesis by enhancing glycogen breakdown, inducing gluconeogenesis, and suppressing glycogenesis. Moreover, glucagon increases cyclic adenosine monophosphate (cAMP) levels, thereby activating protein kinase A (PKA) and cAMP guanine nucleotide exchange factor (also known as Epac). Although the function of PKA in the liver has been studied extensively, the function of hepatic Epac is poorly understood. The aim of this study was to elucidate the role of Epac in mediating the action of glucagon on the hepatocytes.Materials and MethodsEpac mRNA and protein expression, localization, and activity in the hepatocytes were analyzed by reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction, western blotting, immunofluorescence staining, and Rap1 activity assay, respectively. Additionally, we investigated the effects of an Epac‐specific activator, 8‐CPT, and an Epac‐specific inhibitor, ESI‐05, on glycogen metabolism in isolated rat hepatocytes. Further mechanisms of glycogen metabolism were evaluated by examining glucokinase (GK) translocation and mRNA expression of gluconeogenic enzymes.ResultsEpac2, but not Epac1, was predominantly expressed in the liver. Moreover, 8‐CPT inhibited glycogen accumulation and GK translocation and enhanced the mRNA expression of gluconeogenic enzymes. ESI‐05 failed to reverse glucagon‐induced suppression of glycogen storage and partially inhibited glucagon‐induced GK translocation and the mRNA expression of gluconeogenic enzymes.ConclusionsEpac signaling plays a role in mediating the glucogenic action of glucagon in the hepatocytes.

Funder

Japan Society for the Promotion of Science

Publisher

Wiley

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