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J. Biol. Chem., Vol. 277, Issue 1, 469-477, January 4, 2002
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From the Department of Medicine, UCLA and the Veterans Affairs
Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System,
Los Angeles, California 90073
The C57BL/6ByJ (B6By) mouse strain is resistant
to diet-induced hypercholesterolemia and atherosclerosis, despite its
near genetic identity with the atherosclerosis-susceptible C57BL/6J (B6J) strain. We previously identified a genetic locus,
Diet1, which is responsible for the resistant phenotype in
B6By mice. To investigate the function of Diet1, we
compared mRNA expression profiles in the liver of B6By and B6J mice
fed an atherogenic diet using a DNA microarray. These studies revealed
elevated expression levels in B6By liver for key bile acid synthesis
proteins, including cholesterol 7
-hydroxylase and
sterol-27-hydroxylase, and the oxysterol nuclear receptor liver X
receptor
. Expression levels for several other genes involved in
bile acid metabolism were subsequently found to differ between B6By and
B6J mice, including the bile acid receptor farnesoid X receptor,
oxysterol 7
-hydroxylase, sterol-12
-hydroxylase, and hepatic bile
acid transporters on both sinusoidal and canalicular membranes. The
overall expression profile of the B6By strain suggests a higher rate of
bile acid synthesis and transport in these mice. Consistent with this
interpretation, fecal bile acid excretion is increased 2-fold in B6By
mice, and bile acid levels in blood and urine are elevated 3- and
18-fold, respectively. Genetic analysis of serum bile acid levels
revealed co-segregation with Diet1, indicating that
this locus is likely responsible for both increased bile acid excretion
and resistance to hypercholesterolemia in B6By mice.
To whom correspondence should be addressed: UCLA/Veterans Affairs
Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System, 11301 Wilshire Blvd., Bldg. 113, Rm. 312, Los Angeles, CA 90073. Fax: 310-268-4981; E-mail: reuek@ucla.edu.
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