TLR2 and TLR4 activate p38 MAPK and JNK during endurance exercise in skeletal muscle

Hermann Zbinden-Foncea, Jean-Marc Raymackers, Louise Deldicque, Patricia Renard, Marc Francaux

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Abstract

Toll-like receptors 2 and 4 (TLR2, TLR4) are found in the membrane of skeletal muscle cells. A variety of molecular components can activate TLR2 and TLR4, among others, long-chain fatty acids. The subsequent downstream signaling triggers the mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK) and nuclear factor-κB (NF-κB) pathways. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to test whether an elevation of extracellular nonesterified fatty acids (NEFA) observed during endurance exercise may activate the MAPK and NF-κB pathways via TLR2 and TLR4.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1463-72
Number of pages10
JournalMedicine and science in sports and exercise
Volume44
Issue number8
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Aug 2012

Keywords

  • Animals
  • NF-kappa B
  • Mice
  • Toll-Like Receptor 2
  • Muscle, Skeletal
  • Toll-Like Receptor 4
  • Blotting, Western
  • MAP Kinase Signaling System
  • p38 Mitogen-Activated Protein Kinases
  • Fatty Acids, Nonesterified
  • Physical Exertion
  • Mice, Inbred C57BL
  • Physical Conditioning, Animal
  • Male
  • Signal Transduction

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