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Anti-inflammatory effects of novel lipokines of fatty acid esters of hydroxy fatty acids (FAHFA) family in obesity

Anti-inflammatory effects  of novel lipokines of fatty acid esters of hydroxy fatty acids  (FAHFA) family in obesity

White adipose tissue (WAT) is a complex endocrine organ and its low-grade inflammation in obesity contributes to the development of metabolic disorders. In 2014, a class of WAT-born lipid mediators - fatty acid esters of hydroxy fatty acids (FAHFA) was discovered [1]. FAHFAs are endogenous lipids with anti-inflammatory and anti-diabetic properties, including the enhancement of glucose tolerance, and insulin and glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1) secretion while reducing inflammatory responses [1-5]. They consist of a fatty acid (e.g. palmitic acid, PA) esterified to the hydroxyl group of a hydroxy fatty acid (e.g. hydroxystearic acid, HSA), abbreviated as PAHSA. The position of the branching carbon defines a regioisomer (e.g. 5-PAHSA). There are several regioisomer families derived from palmitic, palmitoleic, stearic, oleic, linoleic, and docosahexaenoic acid with tissue-specific distribution documented so far [1-4, 6, 7]. Adipose tissue represents a major site of FAHFAs synthesis [1, 2], but the biosynthetic enzymes involved are unknown [11]. Serine hydrolase carboxyl ester lipase [8] and threonine hydrolases [9] were identified as FAHFA-metabolizing enzymes. In humans, FAHFAs were detected in the serum, breast milk, meconium, and adipose tissues [1, 2, 10].

Example of PAHSA regioisomers:

Network representation of FAHFA families linked according to the hydroxy-backbone and colored according to the esterified fatty acid [11] (click for full image).

Our hypothesis is that novel FAHFAs derived  from omega-3 PUFA, with anti-inflammatory  properties, could be found in mice and humans and that they can beneficially affect adipose tissue metabolism in obesity,  especially low-grade  inflammation. We are also interested in FAHFA metabolic pathways, which seem to be as complex as eicosanoid-related pathways. Using experiments in cell cultures, mice and humans we explore  the structures, effects  on WAT inflammation,  WAT glucose tolerance and molecular  mechanisms of signaling  of these new lipokines. Our results present a significant advance in research of the mechanisms connecting inflammation, metabolism, and nutritional lipids.

Metabolomics lab team members:

  • Ondrej Kuda (PI)
  • Marie Brezinova (PhD student)
  • Martina Rombaldova (PhD student)
  • Marina Oseeva (PhD student)
  • Daniela Salkova (technician)

Grants

Supported by:

  • Czech Science Foundation project no. 17-10088Y (2017-2019, PI: Ondrej Kuda)
  • MEYS project no. LTAUSA17173 (2017-2019, PI: Ondrej Kuda)
  • MEYS project no. LH14040 (2014-2016, PI: Ondrej Kuda)

Our publications:

► Ondrej Kuda On the Complexity of PAHSA Research. Cell Metabolism 2018, Sep 20; DOI https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cmet.2018.09.006

Comments on the methodological and conceptual problems when working with FAHFAs.

fulltext at https://www.cell.com/cell-metabolism/pdf/S1550-4131(18)30571-0.pdf

free fulltext link https://authors.elsevier.com/a/1Xq8i5WXUlA-Mk

 


 

► Ondrej Kuda, Marie Brezinova, Jan Silhavy, Vladimir Landa, Vaclav Zidek, Chandra Dodia, Franziska Kreuchwig, Marek Vrbacky, Laurence Balas, Thierry Durand, Norbert Hübner, Aron B. Fisher, Jan Kopecky and Michal Pravenec Nrf2-mediated Antioxidant Defense and Peroxiredoxin 6 are Linked to Biosynthesis of Palmitic Acid Ester of 9-Hydroxystearic Acid. Diabetes 2018 Mar; db171087.; DOI https://doi.org/10.2337/db17-1087

Comprehensive lipidomic analysis of rat white adipose tissue samples identified ~160 FAHFA regioisomers and QTL analysis highlighted several positional candidate genes in PAHSA metabolism. The results indicate that the synthesis of PAHSAs via carbohydrate-responsive element-binding protein (ChREBP)-driven de novo lipogenesis is linked to the adaptive antioxidant system and the remodelling of phospholipid hydroperoxides.

fulltext at https://doi.org/10.2337/db17-10877

 


 

► Marie Brezinova, Ondrej Kuda, Jana Hansikova, Martina Rombaldova, Laurence Balas, Kristina Bardova, Thierry Durand, Martin Rossmeisl, Marcela Cerna, Zbynek Stranak, Jan Kopecky. Levels of palmitic acid ester of hydroxystearic acid (PAHSA) are reduced in the breast milk of obese mothers. BBA - Molecular and Cell Biology of Lipids 1863 (2018) 126–131; https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bbalip.2017.11.004

The separation of both regioisomers and enantiomers of PAHSAs revealed that both R- and S-enantiomers were present in the human breast milk, and that the majority of the 5-PAHSA signal is of R configuration.

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► Ondrej Kuda, Marie Brezinova, Martina Rombaldova, Barbora Slavikova, Martin Posta, Petr Beier, Petra Janovska, Jiri Veleba, Jan Kopecky, Jr., Eva Kudova, Terezie Pelikanova and Jan Kopecky Docosahexaenoic acid-derived fatty acid esters of hydroxy fatty acids (FAHFAs) with anti-inflammatory properties. Diabetes 2016 Sep; 65 (9): 2580-2590. https://doi.org/10.2337/db16-0385

Omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (omega-3) of marine origin alleviate inflammation, while having favorable metabolic effects. Omega-3 reduce the risk of development of cardiovascular disorders that are linked to obesity and type 2 diabetes, and also improve lipid metabolism. A complex research of omega-3-related mechanisms of action in mouse models of obesity at the Institute of Physiology CAS, clinical research on obese patients with type 2 diabetes in the Institute for Clinical and Experimental Medicine, and a collaboration with the Institute of Organic Chemistry and Biochemistry CAS led to the identification of structures of novel signaling molecules of lipid origin - esters of fatty acids and hydroxyl-fatty acids (FAHFA) - derived from docosahexaenoic acid (DHA): 13-DHAHLA, 9-DHAHLA a 14-DHAHDHA. These molecules, which are synthesized by adipose cells and exert anti-inflammatory effects, were detected in the serum and adipose tissue of both obese mice and diabetic patients following dietary intervention with omega-3. These newly discovered molecules, which can be endogenously synthesized when eating an appropriate diet, are involved in the beneficial health effects of omega-3 and have the potential for their wide use in the prevention and treatment of severe diseases.

Chronic low-grade inflammation contributes to the development of diabetes, as well as cardiovascular, gastrointestinal and certain brain disorders. Lipids of marine origin help to prevent inflammatory diseases.

http://diabetes.diabetesjournals.org/content/65/9/2580

http://diabetes.diabetesjournals.org/content/65/11/3516.2 erratum - an incorrect version of the Supplementary Data was erroneously posted online and has been replaced with the correct version.

Purification of 13-DHAHLA: Organic synthesis of docosahexaenoic acid-13-hydroxylinoleic acid (13-DHAHLA) was performed according to Steglich esterification from docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and 13-hydroxylinoleic acid (13-HODE). The product was purified using silica-based Ag+ flash chromatography (low pressure silver-ion chromatography, Discovery Ag-Ion SPE sorbent, Sigma-Aldrich) and a combination of acetonitrile and acetone [12]).


 

► Ondrej Kuda Bioactive metabolites of docosahexaenoic acid. Biochimie. Jan 2017, DOI: 10.1016/j.biochi.2017.01.002

http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0300908416302218

An integrative overview of how DHA is metabolized emphasizing the derivatives that have been identified as bioactive. Printable scheme as JPEG DHA metabolites scheme

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Legend:
 13-DHAHLA, 13-(docosahexaenoyloxy)-hydroxylinoleic acid
 14-DHAHDHA, 14-(docosahexaenoyloxy)-hydroxydocosahexaenoic acid
 9-DHAHLA, 9-(docosahexaenoyloxy)-hydroxylinoleic acid
 AT-, aspirin-triggered-
 CEP, 2-(ω-carboxyethyl)pyrrole
 COX, cyclooxygenase
 DHEA, docosahexaenoyl ethanolamine
 DHG, docosahexaenoyl glycerol
 diHDHA, dihydroxydocosahexaenoic acid
 diHDHEA, dihydroxy-DHEA
 diHDPA, dihydroxydocosapentaenoic acid
 DPA, docosapentaenoic acid
 DPEP, dipeptidase
 eMar, 13,14-epoxy-maresin
 GGT, γ-glutamyl transferase
 GSH, glutathione
 GST, glutathione S-transferase
 GSTM4, glutathione S-transferase
 HEDPEA, hydroxy-epoxy-docosapentaenoyl ethanolamine
 HOHA, 4-hydroxy-7-oxohept-5-enoic acid 
 HpDHA, hydroperoxydocosahexaenoic acid
 HpDHEA, hydroperoxy-DHEA
 LOX, lipoxygenase
 MCTR, Maresin conjugates in tissue regeneration
 NAPE-PLD, N-acyl phosphatidylethanolamine-specific phospholipase D
 NAT, N-acyltransferase
 P450, cytochrome P450
 PCTR, Protectin conjugates in tissue regeneration
 PD, protectin D
 PE, phosphatidylethanolamine
 PGDH, hydroxyprostaglandin dehydrogenase
 RCTR, Resolvin conjugates in tissue regeneration
 ROS, reactive oxygen species
 RvD, resolvin D
 sEH, soluble epoxide hydrolase
 triHDHA, trihydroxydocosahexaenoic acid

 


FAHFA structures:

Common name 13-DHAHLA
IUPAC name (9Z,11E)-13-[(4Z,7Z,10Z,13Z,16Z,19Z)-docosa-4,7,10,13,16,19-hexaenoyloxy]octadeca-9,11-dienoic acid
SMILES O=C(CC/C=C\C/C=C\C/C=C\C/C=C\C/C=C\C/C=C\CC)OC(CCCCC)\C=C\C=C/CCCCCCCC(=O)O
Molecular Formula C40H62O4
Molecular Weight 606.91788
Common name 9-DHAHLA
IUPAC name (10E,12Z)-9-[(4Z,7Z,10Z,13Z,16Z,19Z)-docosa-4,7,10,13,16,19-hexaenoyloxy]octadeca-10,12-dienoic acid
SMILES CC\C=C/C\C=C/C\C=C/C\C=C/C\C=C/C\C=C/CCC(=O)OC(CCCCCCCC(=O)O)\C=C\C=C/CCCCC
Molecular Formula C40H62O4
Molecular Weight 606.91788
Common name 14-DHAHDHA
IUPAC name (4Z,7Z,10Z,12E,16Z,19Z)-14-[(4Z,7Z,10Z,13Z,16Z,19Z)-docosa-4,7,10,13,16,19-hexaenoyloxy]docosa-4,7,10,12,16,19-hexaenoic acid
SMILES O=C(O)CC\C=C/C\C=C/C\C=C/C=C/C(C/C=C\C/C=C\CC)OC(=O)CC/C=C\C/C=C\C/C=C\C/C=C\C/C=C\C/C=C\CC
Molecular Formula C44H62O4
Molecular Weight 654.96068
Common name 9-PAHSA
IUPAC name 9-[(1-oxohexadecyl)oxy]-octadecanoic acid
SMILES OC(CCCCCCCC(OC(CCCCCCCCCCCCCCC)=O)CCCCCCCCC)=O
Molecular Formula C34H66O4
Molecular Weight 538.88544

 

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