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Estrogen and Exercise May Enhance ß-Cell Function and Mass via Insulin Receptor Substrate 2 Induction in Ovariectomized Diabetic Rats

Department of Internal Medicine, College of Medicine (S.B.C.), KonKuk University, Chung Ju 380-074, Korea; and Department of Food Science and Nutrition (J.S.J., S.P.), Hoseo University, Asan-Si 336-795, Korea

Address all correspondence and requests for reprints to: Sunmin Park, Food and Nutrition, Hoseo University, 29-1 Sechul-Ri, BaeBang-Myun, Asan, ChungNam-Do 336-795, South Korea. E-mail: smpark{at}office.hoseo.ac.k.

The prevalence and progression of type 2 diabetes have increased remarkably in postmenopausal women. Although estrogen replacement and exercise have been studied for their effect in modulating insulin sensitivity in the case of insufficient estrogen states, their effects on ß-cell function and mass have not been studied. Ovariectomized (OVX) female rats with 90% pancreatectomy were given a 30% fat diet for 8 wk with a corresponding administration of 17ß-estradiol (30 µg/kg body weight) and/or regular exercise. Amelioration of insulin resistance by estrogen replacement or exercise was closely related to body weight reduction. Insulin secretion in first and second phases was lower in OVX during hyperglycemic clamp, which was improved by estrogen replacement and exercise but not by weight reduction induced by restricted diets. Both estrogen replacement and exercise overcame reduced pancreatic ß-cell mass in OVX rats via increased proliferation and decreased apoptosis of ß-cells, but they did not exhibit an additive effect. However, restricted diets did not stimulate ß-cell proliferation. Increased ß-cell proliferation was associated with the induction of insulin receptor substrate-2 and pancreatic homeodomain protein-1 via the activation of the cAMP response element binding protein. Estrogen replacement and exercise shared a common pathway, which led to the improvement of ß-cell function and mass, via cAMP response element binding protein activation, explaining the lack of an additive effect with combined treatments. In conclusion, decreased ß-cell mass leading to impaired insulin secretion triggers glucose dysregulation in estrogen insufficiency, regardless of body fat. Regular moderate exercise eliminates the risk factors of contracting diabetes in the postmenopausal state.

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