GIP receptor deletion in mice confers resistance to high-fat diet-induced obesity via alterations in energy expenditure and adipose tissue lipid metabolism

Abstract

GIPR KO mice fed a high-fat diet have reduced adiposity despite transporting more ingested lipids into adipose tissue. This can be partly explained by accelerated adipose tissue lipolysis and increased energy expenditure in GIPR KO mice. These new insights rationalize targeting the GIPR as part of a weight management strategy in obesity.