Author:
Shi Zuoxiao,Xiong Shaolei,Hu Ruoci,Wang Zilai,Park Jooman,Qian Yanyu,Wang Jaden,Bhalla Pratibha,Velupally Nipun,Song Qing,Song Zhenyuan,Layden Brian T.,Jiang Yuwei
Abstract
ABSTRACTDe novo brown adipogenesis holds potential in combating the epidemics of obesity and diabetes. However, the identity of brown adipocyte progenitor cells (APCs) and their regulation have not been extensively studied. Here throughin vivolineage tracing, we observed that PDGFRβ+ pericytes give rise to developmental brown adipocytes, but not to those in adult homeostasis. In contrast, TBX18+ pericytes contribute to brown adipogenesis throughout both developmental and adult stages, though in a depot-specific manner. Mechanistically, Notch inhibition in PDGFRβ+ pericytes promotes brown adipogenesis through the downregulation of PDGFRβ. Furthermore, inhibition of Notch signaling in PDGFRβ+ pericytes mitigates HFHS (high-fat, high-sucrose) induced glucose and metabolic impairment in both developmental and adult stages. Collectively, these findings show that the Notch/PDGFRβ axis negatively regulates developmental brown adipogenesis, and its repression promotes brown adipose tissue expansion and improves metabolic health.HighlightsPDGFRβ+ pericytes act as an essential developmental brown APC.TBX18+ pericytes contribute to brown adipogenesis in a depot-specific manner.Inhibiting Notch-Pdgfrβ axis promotes brown APC adipogenesis.Enhanced postnatal brown adipogenesis improves metabolic health in adult stage.
Publisher
Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory
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