title: Distinct but complementary contributions of PPAR isotypes to energy homeostasis.
abstract: Peroxisome proliferator-activated receptors (PPARs) regulate energy metabolism and hence are therapeutic targets in metabolic diseases such as type 2 diabetes and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. While they share anti-inflammatory activities, the PPAR isotypes distinguish themselves by differential actions on lipid and glucose homeostasis. In this Review we discuss the complementary and distinct metabolic effects of the PPAR isotypes together with the underlying cellular and molecular mechanisms, as well as the synthetic PPAR ligands that are used in the clinic or under development. We highlight the potential of new PPAR ligands with improved efficacy and safety profiles in the treatment of complex metabolic disorders.
authors.forename: Vanessa
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Dubois
authors.forename: Jérôme
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Eeckhoute
authors.forename: Philippe
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Lefebvre
authors.forename: Bart
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Staels
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D003924:Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000235:genetics / Q000378:metabolism*; D004734:Energy Metabolism; D006801:Humans; D065626:Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000235:genetics / Q000378:metabolism*; D047492:Peroxisome Proliferator-Activated Receptors / Q000235:genetics / Q000378:metabolism*
chemical_list: D047492:Peroxisome Proliferator-Activated Receptors