Pcpe2, a novel extracellular matrix protein, regulates adipocyte sr-bi-mediated high-density lipoprotein uptake

Hao Xu, Michael J. Thomas, Sushma Kaul, Rachel Kallinger, Amber B. Ouweneel, Elisa Maruko, Sabrina M. Oussaada, Aldo Jongejan, Huib A. Cense, Max Nieuwdorp, Mireille J. Serlie, Ira J. Goldberg, Mete Civelek, Brian W. Parks, Aldons J. Lusis, Darcy Knaack, Rebecca L. Schill, Sarah C. May, John J. Reho, Justin L. GrobeBenjamin Gantner, Daisy Sahoo, Mary G. Sorci-Thomas

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Abstract

OBJECTIVE: To investigate the role of adipocyte Pcpe2 (procollagen C-endopeptidase enhancer 2) in SR-BI (scavenger receptor class BI)-mediated HDL-C (high-density lipoprotein cholesterol) uptake and contributions to adipose lipid storage. APPROACH AND RESULTS: Pcpe2, a glycoprotein devoid of intrinsic proteolytic activity, is believed to participate in extracellular proteinprotein interactions, supporting SR-BI- mediated HDL-C uptake. In published studies, Pcpe2 deficiency increased the development of atherosclerosis by reducing SR-BI-mediated HDL-C catabolism, but the biological impact of this deficiency on adipocyte SR-BI- mediated HDL-C uptake is unknown. Differentiated cells from Ldlr-/-/Pcpe2-/- (Pcpe2-/-) mouse adipose tissue showed elevated SR-BI protein levels, but significantly reduced HDL-C uptake compared to Ldlr-/- (control) adipose tissue. SR-BI-mediated HDL-C uptake was restored by preincubation of cells with exogenous Pcpe2. In diet-fed mice lacking Pcpe2, significant reductions in visceral, subcutaneous, and brown adipose tissue mass were observed, despite elevations in plasma triglyceride and cholesterol concentrations. Significant positive correlations exist between adipose mass and Pcpe2 expression in both mice and humans. CONCLUSIONS: Overall, these findings reveal a novel and unexpected function for Pcpe2 in modulating SR-BI expression and function as it relates to adipose tissue expansion and cholesterol balance in both mice and humans.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)2708-2725
Number of pages18
JournalArteriosclerosis, Thrombosis, and Vascular Biology
Early online date2021
DOIs
Publication statusE-pub ahead of print - 2021

Keywords

  • Adipose tissue
  • Cholesterol
  • Diet
  • Extracellular matrix
  • HDL
  • Lipoprotein
  • Metabolism
  • Pcolce2

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