AMPK in skeletal muscle function and metabolism

Rasmus Kjøbsted, Janne Rasmuss Hingst, Joachim Fentz, Marc Foretz, Maria-Nieves Sanz, Christian Pehmøller, Michael Shum, André Marette, Remi Mounier, Jonas Thue Treebak, Jørgen Wojtaszewski, Benoit Viollet, Louise Lantier

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Abstract

Skeletal muscle possesses a remarkable ability to adapt to various physiologic conditions. AMPK is a sensor of intracellular energy status that maintains energy stores by fine-tuning anabolic and catabolic pathways. AMPK's role as an energy sensor is particularly critical in tissues displaying highly changeable energy turnover. Due to the drastic changes in energy demand that occur between the resting and exercising state, skeletal muscle is one such tissue. Here, we review the complex regulation of AMPK in skeletal muscle and its consequences on metabolism (e.g., substrate uptake, oxidation, and storage as well as mitochondrial function of skeletal muscle fibers). We focus on the role of AMPK in skeletal muscle during exercise and in exercise recovery. We also address adaptations to exercise training, including skeletal muscle plasticity, highlighting novel concepts and future perspectives that need to be investigated. Furthermore, we discuss the possible role of AMPK as a therapeutic target as well as different AMPK activators and their potential for future drug development.

Original languageEnglish
JournalF A S E B Journal
Volume32
Issue number4
Pages (from-to)1741-1777
Number of pages37
ISSN0892-6638
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Apr 2018

Keywords

  • Exercise
  • Mitochondria
  • Glucose uptake
  • Plasticity
  • Diabetes

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