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Treatment with EV-miRNAs Alleviates Obesity-Associated Metabolic Dysfunction in Mice
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Most cells release extracellular vesicles (EVs) that can be detected circulating in blood. We and others have shown that the microRNA contents of these vesicles induce transcriptomic changes in acceptor cells, contributing to the adjustment of metabolic homeostasis in response to environmental demands. Here, we explore the potential for modulating obesity- and exercise-derived EV-microRNAs to treat the metabolic dysfunction associated with obesity in mice. Treatment with EV-miRNAs alleviated glucose intolerance and insulin resistance in obese mice to an extent similar to that of high-intensity interval training, although only exercise improved cardiorespiratory fitness and decreased body weight. Mechanistically, EV-miRNAs decreased fatty acid and cholesterol biosynthesis pathways in the liver, reducing hepatic steatosis and increasing insulin sensitivity, resulting in decreased glycemia and triglyceridemia. Our data suggest that manipulation of EV-miRNAs may be a viable strategy to alleviate metabolic dysfunction in obese and diabetic patients who are unable to exercise, although actual physical activity is needed to improve cardiorespiratory fitness.
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CASTAÑO, Carlos, et al. Treatment with EV-miRNAs Alleviates Obesity-Associated Metabolic Dysfunction in Mice. International Journal Of Molecular Sciences. 2022. Vol. 23, num. 23, pags. 14920. ISSN 1422-0067. [consulted: 8 of June of 2026]. Available at: https://hdl.handle.net/2445/207694