Over-stimulation of insulin/IGF-1 signaling by western diet may promote diseases of civilization: lessons learnt from laron syndrome

Melnik, Bodo C. and John, Swen Malte and Schmitz, Gerd (2011) Over-stimulation of insulin/IGF-1 signaling by western diet may promote diseases of civilization: lessons learnt from laron syndrome. NUTRITION & METABOLISM, 8: 41. ISSN 1743-7075,

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Abstract

The insulin/insulin-like growth factor-1 (IGF-1) pathway drives an evolutionarily conserved network that regulates lifespan and longevity. Individuals with Laron syndrome who carry mutations in the growth hormone receptor (GHR) gene that lead to severe congenital IGF-1 deficiency with decreased insulin/ IGF-1 signaling (IIS) exhibit reduced prevalence rates of acne, diabetes and cancer. Western diet with high intake of hyperglycemic carbohydrates and insulinotropic dairy over-stimulates IIS. The reduction of IIS in Laron subjects unmasks the potential role of persistent hyperactive IIS mediated by Western diet in the development of diseases of civilization and offers a rational perspective for dietary adjustments with less insulinotropic diets like the Paleolithic diet.

Item Type: Article
Uncontrolled Keywords: FOXO TRANSCRIPTION FACTORS; FORKHEAD PROTEIN FOXO1; ACNE-VULGARIS; CANCER; GROWTH; MILK; LIFE; PATHWAY; MUTANT; RISK;
Subjects: 600 Technology > 610 Medical sciences Medicine
Divisions: Medicine > Lehrstuhl für Klinische Chemie und Laboratoriumsmedizin
Depositing User: Dr. Gernot Deinzer
Date Deposited: 09 Jun 2020 08:30
Last Modified: 09 Jun 2020 08:30
URI: https://pred.uni-regensburg.de/id/eprint/20648

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