O PAPEL DA AMP-ATIVADA PROTEÍNA QUINASE (AMPK) NO TRATAMENTO DA OBESIDADE: UMA ANÁLISE DA LITERATURA
O PAPEL DA AMP-ATIVADA PROTEÍNA QUINASE (AMPK) NO TRATAMENTO DA OBESIDADE: UMA ANÁLISE DA LITERATURA
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.22533/at.ed.1612516109
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Palavras-chave: Obesidade, Proteínas quinases ativadas por AMP, Tratamento farmacológico
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Keywords: Obesity, AMP-Activated Protein Kinases, Drug Therapy
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Abstract: Obesity is a chronic, multifactorial condition and a growing public health problem, associated with metabolic, cardiovascular diseases and inflammatory processes, as well as a negative impact on quality of life. The AMP-activated protein kinase (AMPK) plays a central role in the regulation of energy metabolism, being considered a promising target in the treatment of obesity. This study conducted an integrative literature review, searching the PubMed and BVS databases, using the descriptors registered in DeCS (Health Sciences Descriptors), used for searching BVS in Portuguese “AMP-Activated Protein Kinases”, “Obesity” and “Pharmacological Treatment” and in PubMed, the descriptors in English “AMP-Activated Protein Kinases”, “Obesity”, “Drug Therapy.” Articles published in the last 5 years, available in full text and of the review type, were included, while duplicates and those that did not address the topic were excluded. After the selection, 10 studies were analyzed. The results indicate that the activation of AMPK by drugs such as metformin and liraglutide, as well as by natural compounds like carotenoids, flavonoids, polydatin, and alpha-lipoic acid, promotes improved insulin sensitivity, increased fatty acid oxidation, reduced lipogenesis, and attenuation of inflammation associated with obesity. However, variable effects in central and peripheral pathways demonstrate that its modulation is complex and requires specific targeting for greater clinical efficacy. The limitation of some compounds regarding bioavailability and the need for clinical studies with greater methodological robustness are still being discussed. It is concluded that AMPK represents a relevant therapeutic target, and its activation may constitute a promising strategy, integrating pharmacological and natural approaches in the management of obesity.
- Amanda menezes de Pinho
- Nardo da Silva Ouriques