GLUT1 ablation in astrocytes paradoxically improves central and peripheral glucose metabolism via enhanced insulin-stimulated ATP release
Ardanaz, C. G.; De la Cruz, A.; Elizalde-Horcada, M.; Puerta, E.; Ramirez, M. J.; Ortega, J. E.; Urbiola, A.; Ederra, C.; Ariz, M.; Ortiz-de-Solorzano, C.; Fernandez-Irigoyen, J.; Santamaria, E.; Karsenty, G.; Bruning, J. C.; Solas, M.
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Astrocytes are considered an essential source of blood-borne glucose or its metabolites to neurons. Nonetheless, the necessity of the main astrocyte glucose transporter, i.e. GLUT1, for brain glucose metabolism has not been defined. Unexpectedly, we found that brain glucose metabolism was paradoxically augmented in mice with astrocytic GLUT1 ablation (GLUT11'GFAP mice). These mice also exhibited improved peripheral glucose metabolism especially in obesity, rendering them metabolically healthier. Importantly, GLUT11'GFAP mice did not present cognitive alterations. Mechanistically, we observed that GLUT1-ablated astrocytes exhibited increased insulin receptor-dependent ATP release, and both astrocyte insulin signalling and brain purinergic signalling are essential for improved brain function and systemic glucose metabolism. Collectively, we demonstrate that astrocytic GLUT1 is central to the regulation of brain energetics, yet its ablation triggers a reprogramming of brain metabolism sufficient to sustain energy requirements, peripheral glucose homeostasis and cognitive function.
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