Hypoxia pathway proteins regulate the synthesis and release of epinephrine in the mouse adrenal gland
Watts, D.; Bechmann, N.; Meneses, A.; Poutakidou, I. K.; Kaden, D.; Conrad, C.; Krueger, A.; Stein, J.; El-Armouche, A.; Chavakis, T.; Eisenhofer, G.; Peitzsch, M.; Wielockx, B.
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The adrenal gland and its hormones regulate numerous fundamental biological processes; however, the impact of hypoxia signalling on its function remains scarcely understood. Here, we reveal that deficiency of HIF (Hypoxia Inducible Factors) prolyl hydroxylase domain protein-2 (PHD2) in the adrenal medulla of mice results in HIF2-mediated reduction in phenylethanolamine N-methyltransferase (PNMT) expression, and consequent reduction in epinephrine synthesis. Concomitant loss of PHD2 in renal erythropoietin (EPO) producing cells stimulated HIF2-driven EPO overproduction, excessive RBC formation (erythrocytosis) and systemic hypoglycaemia. Using mouse lines displaying only EPO-induced erythrocytosis or anaemia, we show that hypo- or hyperglycaemia is necessary and sufficient to respectively enhance or reduce exocytosis of epinephrine from the adrenal gland. Based on these results, we propose that the PHD2-HIF2 axis in the adrenal medulla and beyond regulates both synthesis and release of catecholamines, especially epinephrine. Our findings are also of great significance in view of the small molecule PHD inhibitors being tested in phase III global clinical development trials for use in renal anaemia patients.
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