Serotonergic Regulation of Hepatic Energy Metabolism
- Author:
Jiwon PARK
1
;
Wooju JEONG
;
Chahyeon YUN
;
Hail KIM
;
Chang-Myung OH
Author Information
- Publication Type:Review Article
- From:Endocrinology and Metabolism 2021;36(6):1151-1160
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
- Abstract: The liver is a vital organ that regulates systemic energy metabolism and many physiological functions. Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is the commonest cause of chronic liver disease and end-stage liver failure. NAFLD is primarily caused by metabolic disruption of lipid and glucose homeostasis. Serotonin (5-hydroxytryptamine [5-HT]) is a biogenic amine with several functions in both the central and peripheral systems. 5-HT functions as a neurotransmitter in the brain and a hormone in peripheral tissues to regulate systemic energy homeostasis. Several recent studies have proposed various roles of 5-HT in hepatic metabolism and inflammation using tissue-specific knockout mice and 5-HT-receptor agonists/antagonists. This review compiles the most recent research on the relationship between 5-HT and hepatic metabolism, and the role of 5-HT signaling as a potential therapeutic target in NAFLD.
