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ArticleJournal of advanced research2026

ARHGEF3 coordinates adipocyte hypertrophy and differentiation through dual YAP-RhoA and PPARγ activation.

Sana Abdul Khaliq, Shi-Young Park, Syeda Maham, Yoonil Cho, Miseon Lee, Seungyoon Nam, Je Kyung Seong, Jie Chen, Cheol Soo Choi, Mee-Sup Yoon

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Sana Abdul KhaliqDepartment of Health Sciences and Technology, Gachon Advanced Institute for Health Sciences & Technology (GAIHST), Gachon University, Incheon 21999, Republic of Korea; Department of Molecular Medicine, Gachon University College of Medicine, Incheon 21999, Republic of Korea.
Shi-Young ParkGachon Biomedical Convergence Institute, Gachon University Gil Medical Center, Incheon 21565, Republic of Korea; Korea Mouse Metabolic Phenotyping Center, Lee Gil Ya Cancer and Diabetes Institute, Gachon University, Incheon 21999, Republic of Korea.
Syeda MahamDepartment of Health Sciences and Technology, Gachon Advanced Institute for Health Sciences & Technology (GAIHST), Gachon University, Incheon 21999, Republic of Korea.
Yoonil ChoDepartment of Health Sciences and Technology, Gachon Advanced Institute for Health Sciences & Technology (GAIHST), Gachon University, Incheon 21999, Republic of Korea; Korea Mouse Metabolic Phenotyping Center, Lee Gil Ya Cancer and Diabetes Institute, Gachon University, Incheon 21999, Republic of Korea.
Miseon LeeDepartment of Genome Medicine and Science, Gachon Institute of Genome Medicine and Science, Gachon University Gil Medical Center, Gachon University College of Medicine, Incheon 21565, Republic of Korea.
Seungyoon NamDepartment of Health Sciences and Technology, Gachon Advanced Institute for Health Sciences & Technology (GAIHST), Gachon University, Incheon 21999, Republic of Korea; Department of Genome Medicine and Science, Gachon Institute of Genome Medicine and Science, Gachon University Gil Medical Center, Gachon University College of Medicine, Incheon 21565, Republic of Korea.
Je Kyung SeongLaboratory of Developmental Biology and Genomics, Research Institute for Veterinary Science, and BK21 FOUR Future Veterinary Medicine Leading Education and Research Center, College of Veterinary Medicine, Seoul National University, Seoul 08826, Republic of Korea; Korea Model Animal Priority Center (KMPC), Seoul National University, Seoul 08826, Republic of Korea.
Jie ChenDepartment of Cell & Developmental Biology, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Urbana, IL 61801, USA.
Cheol Soo ChoiDepartment of Molecular Medicine, Gachon University College of Medicine, Incheon 21999, Republic of Korea; Korea Mouse Metabolic Phenotyping Center, Lee Gil Ya Cancer and Diabetes Institute, Gachon University, Incheon 21999, Republic of Korea; Department of Internal Medicine, Gil Medical Center, Gachon University, Incheon 21565, Republic of Korea. Electronic address: cschoi@gachon.ac.kr.
Mee-Sup YoonDepartment of Health Sciences and Technology, Gachon Advanced Institute for Health Sciences & Technology (GAIHST), Gachon University, Incheon 21999, Republic of Korea; Department of Molecular Medicine, Gachon University College of Medicine, Incheon 21999, Republic of Korea; Lee Gil Ya Cancer and Diabetes Institute, Gachon University, Incheon 21999, Republic of Korea. Electronic address: msyoon@gachon.ac.kr.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

introductionObesity presents a significant global health burden, necessitating insights into the molecular drivers of adipogenesis and adipose tissue regulation.

objectivesThis study investigates the role of Rho guanine nucleotide exchange factor 3 (ARHGEF3) in adipocyte differentiation and hypertrophy, focusing on its influence on adipogenesis and body weight regulation under high-fat diet conditions.

methodsARHGEF3

resultsARHGEF3 expression increased in white adipose tissue (WAT) of HFD-fed mice and during adipogenic differentiation in C3H10T1/2 cells. ARHGEF3-deficient mice exhibited reduced weight gain and adipocyte size, correlating with decreased RhoA expression and altered cytoskeletal dynamics. Additionally, ARHGEF3 facilitated yes-associated protein (YAP) nuclear translocation and its direct binding to the RhoA promoter, an effect reliant on ARHGEF3. ARHGEF3 also enhanced the transcriptional activity of peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gamma (PPARγ), establishing a reciprocal activation loop to drive adipocyte differentiation and hypertrophy.

conclusionARHGEF3 emerges as a pivotal regulator of adipocyte dynamics by coordinating YAP-RhoA signaling and enhancing PPARγ activity. These findings offer novel therapeutic insights for addressing obesity and related metabolic disorders.

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AdipocytesPPAR gammarhoA GTP-Binding ProteinRho Guanine Nucleotide Exchange FactorsAdaptor Proteins, Signal TransducingAdipogenesisAdipose Tissue, WhiteAnimalsCell DifferentiationDiet, High-FatHypertrophyMaleMiceMice, Inbred C57BLMice, KnockoutObesityAdaptor Proteins, Signal TransducingPPAR gammaPparg protein, mouserhoA GTP-Binding ProteinRhoA protein, mouseRho Guanine Nucleotide Exchange FactorsYap1 protein, mouseYAP-Signaling ProteinsAdipocyte hypertrophyAdipogenesisARHGEF3PPARγRhoAYAP

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PMID40216078
PMCPMC12766213

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