2017
Calcium-dependent O-GlcNAc signaling drives liver autophagy in adaptation to starvation
Ruan HB, Ma Y, Torres S, Zhang B, Feriod C, Heck RM, Qian K, Fu M, Li X, Nathanson MH, Bennett AM, Nie Y, Ehrlich BE, Yang X. Calcium-dependent O-GlcNAc signaling drives liver autophagy in adaptation to starvation. Genes & Development 2017, 31: 1655-1665. PMID: 28903979, PMCID: PMC5647936, DOI: 10.1101/gad.305441.117.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdaptation, BiologicalAnimalsAutophagyAutophagy-Related Protein 5Autophagy-Related Protein-1 HomologCalcium SignalingCalcium-Calmodulin-Dependent Protein Kinase Type 2Cells, CulturedGlucagonHEK293 CellsHeLa CellsHumansInositol 1,4,5-Trisphosphate ReceptorsLiverMice, Inbred C57BLN-AcetylglucosaminyltransferasesNutritional Physiological PhenomenaConceptsAMPK-dependent phosphorylationLiver autophagyN-acetylglucosamine transferaseCalmodulin-dependent kinase IICalcium/calmodulin-dependent kinase IIWhole-body homeostasisULK proteinsNutrient homeostasisKinase IICalcium signalingAutophagic fluxGenetic ablationMetabolic adaptationAutophagyStarvationOGTPhosphorylationHomeostasisMouse liverProduction of glucoseKetone bodiesAdaptationSignalingProteinTransferase
2016
Metabolic Regulation of Gene Expression by Histone Lysine β-Hydroxybutyrylation
Xie Z, Zhang D, Chung D, Tang Z, Huang H, Dai L, Qi S, Li J, Colak G, Chen Y, Xia C, Peng C, Ruan H, Kirkey M, Wang D, Jensen LM, Kwon OK, Lee S, Pletcher SD, Tan M, Lombard DB, White KP, Zhao H, Li J, Roeder RG, Yang X, Zhao Y. Metabolic Regulation of Gene Expression by Histone Lysine β-Hydroxybutyrylation. Molecular Cell 2016, 62: 194-206. PMID: 27105115, PMCID: PMC5540445, DOI: 10.1016/j.molcel.2016.03.036.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAnimalsBinding SitesChromatin Assembly and DisassemblyDiabetic KetoacidosisDisease Models, AnimalEnergy MetabolismEpigenesis, GeneticFatty AcidsGene Expression RegulationGlucoseHEK293 CellsHistonesHumansHydroxybutyratesLiverLysineMice, Inbred C57BLPromoter Regions, GeneticProtein Processing, Post-TranslationalStarvationStreptozocinConceptsLysine β-hydroxybutyrylationΒ-hydroxybutyrylationActive gene promotersEpigenetic regulatory marksRNA-seq analysisHistone acetylation sitesChromatin regulationHistone marksChIP-seqAcetylation sitesProtein modificationGene promoterRegulatory marksDiverse functionsGene expressionMetabolic regulationMetabolic pathwaysCultured cellsPathophysiological statesRegulationExpressionNew avenuesKbhbMarksGenes
2013
O-GlcNAc Signaling Entrains the Circadian Clock by Inhibiting BMAL1/CLOCK Ubiquitination
Li MD, Ruan HB, Hughes ME, Lee JS, Singh JP, Jones SP, Nitabach MN, Yang X. O-GlcNAc Signaling Entrains the Circadian Clock by Inhibiting BMAL1/CLOCK Ubiquitination. Cell Metabolism 2013, 17: 303-310. PMID: 23395176, PMCID: PMC3647362, DOI: 10.1016/j.cmet.2012.12.015.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCircadian clockProtein modificationNutrient-sensing pathwaysO-GlcNAc signalingHexosamine biosynthesis pathwayCovalent protein modificationBiosynthesis pathwayGlcNAc transferaseNutritional signalsClock oscillationsO-GlcNAcylationAberrant circadian rhythmsClock targetsOGT expressionCircadian oscillationsUbiquitinationN-acetylglucosamineNutrient fluxesMetabolic oscillationsBMAL1GenesPathwayCircadian rhythmKey mechanismClock
2012
O-GlcNAc Transferase/Host Cell Factor C1 Complex Regulates Gluconeogenesis by Modulating PGC-1α Stability
Ruan HB, Han X, Li MD, Singh JP, Qian K, Azarhoush S, Zhao L, Bennett AM, Samuel VT, Wu J, Yates JR, Yang X. O-GlcNAc Transferase/Host Cell Factor C1 Complex Regulates Gluconeogenesis by Modulating PGC-1α Stability. Cell Metabolism 2012, 16: 226-237. PMID: 22883232, PMCID: PMC3480732, DOI: 10.1016/j.cmet.2012.07.006.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAnalysis of VarianceAnimalsBlotting, WesternChromatin ImmunoprecipitationChromatography, High Pressure LiquidGluconeogenesisHeat-Shock ProteinsHEK293 CellsHep G2 CellsHost Cell Factor C1HumansHyperglycemiaImmunoprecipitationLiverMiceMice, Inbred C57BLMultiprotein ComplexesN-AcetylglucosaminyltransferasesPeroxisome Proliferator-Activated Receptor Gamma Coactivator 1-alphaProteomicsReal-Time Polymerase Chain ReactionTandem Mass SpectrometryTranscription FactorsConceptsHCF-1O-GlcNAcylationPGC-1αHost cell factor C1Hexosamine biosynthetic pathwayN-acetylglucosamine (O-GlcNAc) modificationDeubiquitinase BAP1Proteomic approachGlcNAc transferasePosttranslational modificationsNuclear proteinsBiosynthetic pathwayMaster regulatorKey regulatorFactor C1C1 complexOGTGlucose availabilityRegulatorProteinGluconeogenesisHepatic gluconeogenesisGlucose homeostasisComplexesHepatic knockdown
2008
Phosphoinositide signalling links O-GlcNAc transferase to insulin resistance
Yang X, Ongusaha PP, Miles PD, Havstad JC, Zhang F, So WV, Kudlow JE, Michell RH, Olefsky JM, Field SJ, Evans RM. Phosphoinositide signalling links O-GlcNAc transferase to insulin resistance. Nature 2008, 451: 964-969. PMID: 18288188, DOI: 10.1038/nature06668.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAcetylglucosamineAnimalsCell MembraneChlorocebus aethiopsCOS CellsInsulinInsulin ResistanceLipid MetabolismLiverMaleMiceMice, Inbred C57BLN-AcetylglucosaminyltransferasesPhosphatidylinositol PhosphatesPhosphatidylinositolsPhosphorylationProtein Structure, TertiaryProtein TransportSecond Messenger SystemsConceptsO-GlcNAcSignal transductionPhosphoinositide-binding domainsPost-translational modificationsO-GlcNAc transferaseHexosamine biosynthetic pathwayInsulin signal transductionInsulin-responsive genesCellular regulationGlcNAc transferaseNutritional cuesNuclear proteinsBiosynthetic pathwayPlasma membraneProtein degradationNutrient sensorMolecular mechanismsN-acetylglucosamineTransductionPathwayTransferaseHepatic overexpressionGlucose fluxDynamic modificationMetabolic status
2006
Nuclear Receptor Expression Links the Circadian Clock to Metabolism
Yang X, Downes M, Yu RT, Bookout AL, He W, Straume M, Mangelsdorf DJ, Evans RM. Nuclear Receptor Expression Links the Circadian Clock to Metabolism. Cell 2006, 126: 801-810. PMID: 16923398, DOI: 10.1016/j.cell.2006.06.050.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsNuclear receptor expressionReceptor expressionFat-soluble hormoneBrown adipose tissueKey metabolic tissuesPeripheral circadian clocksGlucose metabolismAdipose tissueDietary lipidsThyroid hormonesMetabolic tissuesKey target genesSkeletal muscleOrphan receptorNuclear receptorsEnergy metabolismNovel roleBasal metabolismHormoneMetabolismReceptorsCircadian clockExpression profilesMouse nuclear receptorsCircadian entrainment