title: Temporal effects of ethanol consumption on energy homeostasis, hepatic steatosis, and insulin sensitivity in mice.
abstract: BACKGROUND
  Alcoholic liver disease (ALD) progresses from steatosis to inflammation, fibrosis, and cirrhosis. Although ALD has been associated with insulin resistance, it is unclear whether insulin resistance coincides with the development of steatosis.
  
  
  METHODS
  We studied the temporal relationship of steatosis and glucose homeostasis in mice fed a Lieber-DeCarli liquid control or ethanol (EtOH) diet for 2, 4, or 8 weeks. We studied the effects of alcohol consumption on energy balance, body composition, and hepatic lipids. Glucose tolerance test was performed, and insulin sensitivity was evaluated with hyperinsulinemic-euglycemic clamp.
  
  
  RESULTS
  EtOH-fed mice developed hepatic steatosis over time as compared with control-fed mice despite similar energy intake and expenditure, and gain in body weight and fat. EtOH-fed mice developed glucose intolerance as early as 2 weeks, while insulin resistance developed at 4 weeks. A hyperinsulinemic clamp study at 8 weeks revealed both hepatic and peripheral insulin resistance in EtOH-fed mice. Insulin resistance was associated with hepatic steatosis, increased ceramide levels, and Perilipin 2 expression.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Chronic EtOH consumption leads to the development of hepatic steatosis, impaired glucose tolerance, and insulin resistance. These changes are independent of energy intake or expenditure, weight, whole body fat content, and inflammation. A better understanding of the processes linking EtOH-induced steatosis and abnormal glucose homeostasis may lead to novel therapies targeting the progression of ALD.
authors: Department of Medicine, Gastroenterology Division, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA.
authors: Rotonya M
authors: RM
authors: Carr
authors: Ravi
authors: R
authors: Dhir
authors: Xiaoyan
authors: X
authors: Yin
authors: Beamon
authors: B
authors: Agarwal
authors: Rexford S
authors: RS
authors: Ahima
mesh_terms: D000428:Alcohol Drinking / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000097:blood*; D000818:Animals; D004040:Dietary Carbohydrates / Q000008:administration & dosage; D004041:Dietary Fats / Q000008:administration & dosage; D002149:Energy Intake / Q000502:physiology*; D004734:Energy Metabolism / Q000502:physiology*; D005234:Fatty Liver / Q000097:blood* / Q000473:pathology; D006706:Homeostasis / Q000502:physiology*; D007333:Insulin Resistance / Q000502:physiology*; D008297:Male; D051379:Mice; D008810:Mice, Inbred C57BL; D013997:Time Factors
chemical_list: D004040:Dietary Carbohydrates; D004041:Dietary Fats
keywords: Alcoholic Steatosis; Ceramides; Insulin Resistance; Metabolic Pheno-typing; Perilipin 2
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