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Peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor α ligands and modulators from dietary compounds: Types, screening methods and functions

  • Haixia Yang
  • , Lei Xiao
  • , Nanping Wang*
  • *Corresponding author for this work
  • Xi'an Jiaotong University
  • Dalian Medical University

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Abstract

Peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor α (PPARα) plays a key role in lipid metabolism and glucose homeostasis and a crucial role in the prevention and treatment of metabolic diseases. Natural dietary compounds, including nutrients and phytochemicals, are PPARα ligands or modulators. High-throughput screening assays have been developed to screen for PPARα ligands and modulators in our diet. In the present review, we discuss recent advances in our knowledge of PPARα, including its structure, function, and ligand and modulator screening assays, and summarize the different types of dietary PPARα ligands and modulators.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)341-352
Number of pages12
JournalJournal of Diabetes
Volume9
Issue number4
DOIs
StatePublished - 1 Apr 2017
Externally publishedYes

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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

  • diet
  • ligand
  • modulator
  • peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor α
  • screening methods

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