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Loss of TGH/Ces3 in Mice Decreases Blood Lipids, Improves Glucose Tolerance, and Increases Energy Expenditure
Enhui Wei, Yassine Ben Ali, James Lyon, Huajin Wang, Randy Nelson, Vernon W. Dolinsky, Jason R.B. Dyck, Grant Mitchell, Gregory S. Korbutt, Richard Lehner
Excessive accumulation of triacylglycerol in peripheral tissues is tightly associated with obesity and has been identified as an independent risk factor for insulin resistance, type 2 diabetes, and cardiovascular complications. Here we show that ablation of carboxylesterase 3 (Ces3)/triacylglycerol hydrolase (TGH) expression in mice (Tgh/) results in decreased plasma triacylglycerol, apolipoprotein B, and fatty acid levels in both fasted and fed states. Despite the attenuation of very low-density lipoprotein secretion, TGH deficiency does not increase hepatic triacylglycerol levels. Tgh/ mice exhibit increased food intake, respiratory quotient, and energy expenditure without change in body weight. These metabolic changes are accompanied by improved insulin sensitivity and glucose tolerance. Tgh/ mice have smaller sized pancreatic islets but maintain normal glucose-stimulated insulin secretion. These studies demonstrate the potential of TGH as a therapeutic target for lowering blood lipid levels.