Adropin: a key player in immune cell homeostasis and regulation of inflammation in several diseases

Adropin is a secreted peptide encoded by the energy homeostasis-associated gene (ENHO), located chromosome 9p13.3, with a conserved amino acid sequence across humans and mice. Its expression is regulated by various factors, including fat, LXRα, ERα, ROR, and STAT3. Adropin plays a critical role in g...

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Main Authors: Junmin Wang, Ning Ding, Chong Chen, Simin Gu, Jing Liu, Yanping Wang, Liubing Lin, Yiyuan Zheng, Yong Li
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Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2025-01-01
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fimmu.2025.1482308/full
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author Junmin Wang
Ning Ding
Chong Chen
Simin Gu
Jing Liu
Yanping Wang
Liubing Lin
Yiyuan Zheng
Yong Li
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Ning Ding
Chong Chen
Simin Gu
Jing Liu
Yanping Wang
Liubing Lin
Yiyuan Zheng
Yong Li
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description Adropin is a secreted peptide encoded by the energy homeostasis-associated gene (ENHO), located chromosome 9p13.3, with a conserved amino acid sequence across humans and mice. Its expression is regulated by various factors, including fat, LXRα, ERα, ROR, and STAT3. Adropin plays a critical role in glucose and lipid metabolism, as well as insulin resistance, by modulating multiple signaling pathways that contribute to the reduction of obesity and the improvement of blood lipid and glucose homeostasis. Additionally, it influences immune cells and inflammation, exerting anti-inflammatory effects across various diseases. While extensive research has summarized the regulation of cellular energy metabolism by adropin, limited studies have explored its role in immune regulation and inflammation. To enhance the understanding of adropin’s immune-modulating and anti-inflammatory mechanisms, this review synthesizes recent findings on its effects in conditions such as atherosclerosis, diabetes, fatty liver, non-alcoholic hepatitis, and inflammation. Furthermore, the review discusses the current research limitations and outlines potential future directions for adropin-related investigations. It is hoped that ongoing research into adropin will contribute significantly to the advancement of medical treatments for various diseases.
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spelling doaj-art-16b5871a93334303ac5bc1fce679cef32025-01-21T05:43:21ZengFrontiers Media S.A.Frontiers in Immunology1664-32242025-01-011610.3389/fimmu.2025.14823081482308Adropin: a key player in immune cell homeostasis and regulation of inflammation in several diseasesJunmin WangNing DingChong ChenSimin GuJing LiuYanping WangLiubing LinYiyuan ZhengYong LiAdropin is a secreted peptide encoded by the energy homeostasis-associated gene (ENHO), located chromosome 9p13.3, with a conserved amino acid sequence across humans and mice. Its expression is regulated by various factors, including fat, LXRα, ERα, ROR, and STAT3. Adropin plays a critical role in glucose and lipid metabolism, as well as insulin resistance, by modulating multiple signaling pathways that contribute to the reduction of obesity and the improvement of blood lipid and glucose homeostasis. Additionally, it influences immune cells and inflammation, exerting anti-inflammatory effects across various diseases. While extensive research has summarized the regulation of cellular energy metabolism by adropin, limited studies have explored its role in immune regulation and inflammation. To enhance the understanding of adropin’s immune-modulating and anti-inflammatory mechanisms, this review synthesizes recent findings on its effects in conditions such as atherosclerosis, diabetes, fatty liver, non-alcoholic hepatitis, and inflammation. Furthermore, the review discusses the current research limitations and outlines potential future directions for adropin-related investigations. It is hoped that ongoing research into adropin will contribute significantly to the advancement of medical treatments for various diseases.https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fimmu.2025.1482308/fulladropininflammationimmunitydiseasepathway
spellingShingle Junmin Wang
Ning Ding
Chong Chen
Simin Gu
Jing Liu
Yanping Wang
Liubing Lin
Yiyuan Zheng
Yong Li
Adropin: a key player in immune cell homeostasis and regulation of inflammation in several diseases
Frontiers in Immunology
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title Adropin: a key player in immune cell homeostasis and regulation of inflammation in several diseases
title_full Adropin: a key player in immune cell homeostasis and regulation of inflammation in several diseases
title_fullStr Adropin: a key player in immune cell homeostasis and regulation of inflammation in several diseases
title_full_unstemmed Adropin: a key player in immune cell homeostasis and regulation of inflammation in several diseases
title_short Adropin: a key player in immune cell homeostasis and regulation of inflammation in several diseases
title_sort adropin a key player in immune cell homeostasis and regulation of inflammation in several diseases
topic adropin
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immunity
disease
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url https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fimmu.2025.1482308/full
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