VEGF-B signaling impairs endothelial glucose transcytosis by decreasing membrane cholesterol content.
EMBO REPORTS(2020)
Abstract
Regulation of endothelial nutrient transport is poorly understood. Vascular endothelial growth factor B (VEGF-B) signaling in endothelial cells promotes uptake and transcytosis of fatty acids from the bloodstream to the underlying tissue, advancing pathological lipid accumulation and lipotoxicity in diabetic complications. Here, we demonstrate that VEGF-B limits endothelial glucose transport independent of fatty acid uptake. Specifically, VEGF-B signaling impairs recycling of low-density lipoprotein receptor (LDLR) to the plasma membrane, leading to reduced cholesterol uptake and membrane cholesterol loading. Reduced cholesterol levels in the membrane leads to a decrease in glucose transporter 1 (GLUT1)-dependent endothelial glucose uptake. Inhibiting VEGF-Bin vivoreconstitutes membrane cholesterol levels and restores glucose uptake, which is of particular relevance for conditions involving insulin resistance and diabetic complications. In summary, our study reveals a mechanism whereby VEGF-B regulates endothelial nutrient uptake and highlights the impact of membrane cholesterol for regulation of endothelial glucose transport.
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Key words
endothelial cell,glucose transcytosis,LDLR,membrane cholesterol,VEGF-B
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