Disruption of circadian rhythms due to common conditions such as sleep loss and shift work are becoming increasingly prevalent in modern societies with nearly 20% of the workforce in the United States exposed to some type of shift work. Individuals exposed to circadian disruption have increased risk for development of Type 2 diabetes (T2DM) and other metabolic diseases. However, the mechanisms underlying this association are still largely unknown. The loss of pancreatic beta-cell mass and function is a critical pathophysiological event precipitating development of hyperglycemia in T2DM. Thus, the long-term objectives of the current proposal are to delineate molecular mechanisms responsible for the loss of beta-cell function and mass in individuals exposed to conditions associated with circadian rhythm disruptions. To achieve these objectives studies in Specific Aim 1 will examine effects of chronic exposure to circadian misalignment in-vivo on the function of the beta-cell molecular circadian clock. To assess islet circadian clock function investigators will employ bioluminescence approach using a transgenic rat model with Per-1: luciferase gene reporter monitored by intensified charge-coupled device (ICCD) camera. Studies outlined in Specific Aim 2 will investigate the hypothesis that disrupted beta-cell circadian clock function compromises cellular defense response to oxidative stress resulting in the loss of beta-cell function and survival. Lastly, in the third Specific Aim, studies will address the hypothesis that circadian hormone melatonin plays a previously underappreciated role in the regulation of beta cell function, survival and defense response to oxidative stress. Thus, the activation of beta- cell melatonin receptor signaling has the potential to attenuate deleterious effects of circadian misalignment and oxidative stress on the beta-cell in T2DM. Taken together outlined specific aims will address a clinically relevant translation question related to understanding the role of the circadian system in regulation of pancreatic beta-cell function and survival in T2DM.

Public Health Relevance

Millions of Americans are exposed to shift work and many other environmental conditions that disrupt normal circadian rhythms. Environmental conditions associated with disrupted circadian rhythms greatly increase the risk for development of Type 2 diabetes and also significantly hinder the treatment and management of hyperglycemia in existing patients with diabetes. Thus the goal of the current proposal is to investigate mechanisms responsible for increased risk for diabetes in people experiencing daily disruptions in circadian rhythms.

Agency
National Institute of Health (NIH)
Institute
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)
Type
Research Project (R01)
Project #
5R01DK098468-06
Application #
9306833
Study Section
Cellular Aspects of Diabetes and Obesity Study Section (CADO)
Program Officer
Silva, Corinne M
Project Start
2013-07-01
Project End
2018-06-30
Budget Start
2017-07-01
Budget End
2018-06-30
Support Year
6
Fiscal Year
2017
Total Cost
Indirect Cost
Name
Mayo Clinic, Rochester
Department
Type
DUNS #
006471700
City
Rochester
State
MN
Country
United States
Zip Code
55905
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