SLC17 transporters mediate renal excretion of Lac-Phe in mice and humans
Li, V. L.; Xiao, S.; Schlosser, P.; Scherer, N.; Wiggenhorn, A. L.; Spaas, J.; Tung, A. S.-H.; Karoly, E. D.; Kottgen, A.; Long, J. Z.
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N-lactoyl-phenylalanine (Lac-Phe) is a lactate-derived metabolite that suppresses food intake and body weight. Little is known about the mechanisms that mediate Lac-Phe transport across cell membranes. Here we identify SLC17A1 and SLC17A3, two kidney-restricted plasma membrane-localized solute carriers, as physiologic urine Lac-Phe transporters. In cell culture, SLC17A1/3 exhibit high Lac-Phe efflux activity. In humans, levels of Lac-Phe in urine exhibit a strong genetic association with the SLC17A1-4 locus. Urine Lac-Phe levels are also increased following a Wingate sprint test. In mice, genetic ablation of either SLC17A1 or SLC17A3 reduces urine Lac-Phe levels. Despite these differences, both knockout strains have normal blood Lac-Phe and body weights, demonstrating that urine and plasma Lac-Phe pools are functionally and biochemically de-coupled. Together, these data establish SLC17 family members as the physiologic urine transporters for Lac-Phe and uncover a biochemical pathway for the renal excretion of this signaling metabolite.
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