Hou Y, Fan W, Yang W, Samdani AQ, Jackson AO, Qu S. Farnesoid X receptor: An important factor in blood glucose regulation.
Clin Chim Acta 2019;
495:29-34. [PMID:
30910597 DOI:
10.1016/j.cca.2019.03.1626]
[Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/02/2018] [Revised: 03/13/2019] [Accepted: 03/21/2019] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
Abstract
Farnesoid X receptor (FXR) is a transcription factor that can be activated by bile acid as well as influenced bile acid metabolism. β-cell bile acid metabolism is mediated by FXR and closely related to the regulation of blood glucose (BG). FXR can regulate BG through multiple pathways. This review summarises recent studies on FXR regulation of BG balance via bile acid regulation, lowering glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1), inhibiting gluconeogenesis, increasing insulin secretion and enhancing insulin sensitivity. In addition, the current review provides additional insight into the relationship between FXR and BG which may provide a new theoretical basis for further study on the role of FXR.
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