Lors de la dégustation d’un vin, les tannins sont responsables de deux propriétés gustatives, l’amertume et l’astringence, respectivement dues à des associations avec les protéines salivaires et les récepteurs au goût amer. Néanmoins, leurs intensités perçues en bouche vont dépendre de multiples facteurs, notamment la présence de molécules externes aux complexes tannin-protéine tel que les lipides, qu’ils soient situés au niveau des membranes buccales ou issus de l’alimentation. L’objectif de cette thèse a ainsi été d’examiner l’impact des lipides sur ces sensations organoleptiques. Pour ce faire, cette étude, réalisée principalement par RMN, s’est intéressée aux interactions tannin-lipide sur des modèles de membranes buccales et d’émulsions de gouttelettes lipidiques. Nous avons pu alors étudier l’interaction tannin-lipide en termes de localisation, d’affinité et de dynamique. Nos résultats montrent dans un premier temps une localisation du tannin à l’interface de tous les modèles utilisés. En outre, l’insertion de tannins au niveau des vésicules multilamellaires, modèle utilisé pour mimer les membranes buccales, entraîne une fluidification de ce système lipidique. Il a été montré que cet effet fluidifiant dépend de la structure du tannin, de la présence d’éthanol et de la teneur en cholestérol du système lipidique. Enfin, un protocole permettant d’obtenir les constantes d’associations tannin-lipide par RMN a été établi. Ces dernières se sont révélées du même ordre de grandeur que celles relatives aux interactions tannin-protéine salivaire. Ces résultats montrent que les lipides auraient une influence d’une part sur l’astringence via une compétition entre les interactions tannin-lipide et les interactions tannin-protéines salivaires et d’autre part sur l’amertume en perturbant la dynamique de la membrane, ce qui pourrait induire une perturbation des récepteurs gustatifs. / When tasting a wine, tannins are responsible of two gustative properties, bitterness and astringency, respectively due to association between tannins and salivary proteins or bitter receptors. However, perceived intensities depend on several factors, including the presence of external molecules such as lipids, either located in the buccal membranes or from food. The main objective of this thesis was to study the effect of lipids on these two organoleptic properties. For that, this study, carried out mainly by NMR, is interested in tannin-lipid interaction using several models of buccal membranes and lipid droplets. We have studied these interactions in terms of localization, affinity and dynamics. Our results show a localization of tannins at the interface of all studied lipid models. Then, the insertion of tannins in multilamellar vesicles, used to mimic buccal membranes, causes a fluidification effect on these systems. This effect depends on the structure of the tannin, the presence of ethanol and the cholesterol content of the lipid system. Finally, a protocol to determine the tannin-lipid association constants was developed. The latter have proved to be in the same order of magnitude as those for tannin-salivary protein interaction. These results show that lipids could have an influence on the one hand on astringency, due to the competition between tannin-lipid interaction and tannin-salivary protein interaction, and on the other hand on bitterness due to the disturbance of the buccal membrane dynamics, which could induce a disturbance of the gustative receptors.

As células-tronco mesenquimais humanas derivadas de tecido adiposo, do inglês human adipose-derived stem cells (hADSC), são células progenitoras que residem entre adipócitos e armazenam lipídios neutros, principalmente triglicerídeos e ésteres de colesterol (TG e EC), em gotas lipídicas citoplasmáticas (GLC), contribuindo para o turnover do tecido adiposo. As GLC são organelas que desempenham um papel crucial na homeostasia energética e no metabolismo dessas células. Caveolas são invaginações de 50-100 nm que foram inicialmente caracterizadas por microscopia eletrônica. A forma e a organização estrutural das caveolas deve-se a proteínas especificas da família das caveolinas (caveolina-1, -2 e -3) que se associam em oligômeros para formar cavidades/invaginações na membrana plasmática. A função das caveolinas na formação das GLC está relacionada com a captação de ácidos graxos e seu metabolismo, e a relação existente entre estes dois componentes celulares parece ser crucial para manutenção da homeostasia celular. Muitas organelas que são funcionalmente conectadas ao metabolismo de lipídeos são encontradas justapostas as GLC. Distinções morfológicas observadas reforçam diferenças que podem existir na maneira pelas quais as GLC interagem com outras organelas em adipócitos. Sítios de contatos entre membranas, do inglês membrane contact sites (MCS), são descritos para muitas organelas e parecem funcionalmente importantes nos processos de interações entre as GLC e outras organelas celulares. O presente trabalho avaliou as diferenças ultraestruturais entre hADSC diferenciadas ou não para pré-adipócitos, comparando com células 3T3-L1. Também foram avaliadas, através de microscopia eletrônica de transmissão, as interações das GLC com outras organelas celulares durante a diferenciação adipogênica, pois apesar de sua importância no metabolismo energético e em várias doenças, as GLC são pouco compreendidas como organelas celulares. De fato, o tamanho, a composição e a regulação das GLC variam consideravelmente entre organismos e tipos celulares. A complexidade das interações das GLC com outras organelas também varia consideravelmente em adipócitos e não adipócitos. Este trabalho mostrou a importância de estudos que visam esclarecer como as GLC são formadas, modificadas e reguladas. Através destes estudos poderemos ter uma melhor compreensão acerca da relação existente entre o acúmulo excessivo de lipídios no organismo e a chamada síndrome metabólica (obesidade, diabetes e aterosclerose). / Human adipose-derived stem cells (hADSC) are progenitor cells that reside between adipocytes, store neutral lipids, especially triglycerides and cholesterol esters (TG and CE) into cytoplasmic lipid droplets (CLD), contributing to the turnover of the adipose tissue. The CLD are organelles that play a crucial role in energy homeostasis and cell metabolism. Caveolae are invaginations of 50-100 nm that were initially characterized by transmission electron microscopy. The shape and structural organization of caveolae are held by specific proteins of the family of caveolinas (caveolin-1, -2 and -3) that associate to form oligomers in cavities/invaginations on the plasma membrane. The caveolin functions on the CLD development are related to the fatty acid uptake and its metabolism. The relationship between these cell components seems to be pivotal for the cellular homeostasis maintenance. Many organelles that are functionally connected to lipid metabolism are found juxtaposed to the CLD. Morphologic distinctions reveal the differences that may exist in the way through which the CLD interact with other organelles within adipocytes. The membrane contact sites (MCS) have been described for many organelles and seems to be functionally important in the interaction processes with CLD. This work evaluated the ultrastructural differences between hASDC differentiated or not to pre-adipocyte compared to the 3T3-L1 cells. It was also evaluated through transmission electron microscopy, the CLD interactions to the others cellular organelles in hASDC during adipogenesis induction because, despite its importance in energy metabolism and in various diseases, the CLD are poorly understood as cell organelles. Indeed, the size, composition and regulation of GLC vary considerably between organisms and cell types. The complexity of CLD interactions with other organelles also ranged considerably between adipocytes and undifferentiated. This work showed the importance of studies that aim the clarify how the CLD are formed, modified and regulated. Through these studies it is possible to get a better understanding of the relationship between the excessive accumulation of body lipids and the metabolic syndrome (obesity, diabetes and atherosclerosis).

As células-tronco mesenquimais humanas derivadas de tecido adiposo, do inglês human adipose-derived stem cells (hADSC), são células progenitoras que residem entre adipócitos e armazenam lipídios neutros, principalmente triglicerídeos e ésteres de colesterol (TG e EC), em gotas lipídicas citoplasmáticas (GLC), contribuindo para o turnover do tecido adiposo. As GLC são organelas que desempenham um papel crucial na homeostasia energética e no metabolismo dessas células. Caveolas são invaginações de 50-100 nm que foram inicialmente caracterizadas por microscopia eletrônica. A forma e a organização estrutural das caveolas deve-se a proteínas especificas da família das caveolinas (caveolina-1, -2 e -3) que se associam em oligômeros para formar cavidades/invaginações na membrana plasmática. A função das caveolinas na formação das GLC está relacionada com a captação de ácidos graxos e seu metabolismo, e a relação existente entre estes dois componentes celulares parece ser crucial para manutenção da homeostasia celular. Muitas organelas que são funcionalmente conectadas ao metabolismo de lipídeos são encontradas justapostas as GLC. Distinções morfológicas observadas reforçam diferenças que podem existir na maneira pelas quais as GLC interagem com outras organelas em adipócitos. Sítios de contatos entre membranas, do inglês membrane contact sites (MCS), são descritos para muitas organelas e parecem funcionalmente importantes nos processos de interações entre as GLC e outras organelas celulares. O presente trabalho avaliou as diferenças ultraestruturais entre hADSC diferenciadas ou não para pré-adipócitos, comparando com células 3T3-L1. Também foram avaliadas, através de microscopia eletrônica de transmissão, as interações das GLC com outras organelas celulares durante a diferenciação adipogênica, pois apesar de sua importância no metabolismo energético e em várias doenças, as GLC são pouco compreendidas como organelas celulares. De fato, o tamanho, a composição e a regulação das GLC variam consideravelmente entre organismos e tipos celulares. A complexidade das interações das GLC com outras organelas também varia consideravelmente em adipócitos e não adipócitos. Este trabalho mostrou a importância de estudos que visam esclarecer como as GLC são formadas, modificadas e reguladas. Através destes estudos poderemos ter uma melhor compreensão acerca da relação existente entre o acúmulo excessivo de lipídios no organismo e a chamada síndrome metabólica (obesidade, diabetes e aterosclerose). / Human adipose-derived stem cells (hADSC) are progenitor cells that reside between adipocytes, store neutral lipids, especially triglycerides and cholesterol esters (TG and CE) into cytoplasmic lipid droplets (CLD), contributing to the turnover of the adipose tissue. The CLD are organelles that play a crucial role in energy homeostasis and cell metabolism. Caveolae are invaginations of 50-100 nm that were initially characterized by transmission electron microscopy. The shape and structural organization of caveolae are held by specific proteins of the family of caveolinas (caveolin-1, -2 and -3) that associate to form oligomers in cavities/invaginations on the plasma membrane. The caveolin functions on the CLD development are related to the fatty acid uptake and its metabolism. The relationship between these cell components seems to be pivotal for the cellular homeostasis maintenance. Many organelles that are functionally connected to lipid metabolism are found juxtaposed to the CLD. Morphologic distinctions reveal the differences that may exist in the way through which the CLD interact with other organelles within adipocytes. The membrane contact sites (MCS) have been described for many organelles and seems to be functionally important in the interaction processes with CLD. This work evaluated the ultrastructural differences between hASDC differentiated or not to pre-adipocyte compared to the 3T3-L1 cells. It was also evaluated through transmission electron microscopy, the CLD interactions to the others cellular organelles in hASDC during adipogenesis induction because, despite its importance in energy metabolism and in various diseases, the CLD are poorly understood as cell organelles. Indeed, the size, composition and regulation of GLC vary considerably between organisms and cell types. The complexity of CLD interactions with other organelles also ranged considerably between adipocytes and undifferentiated. This work showed the importance of studies that aim the clarify how the CLD are formed, modified and regulated. Through these studies it is possible to get a better understanding of the relationship between the excessive accumulation of body lipids and the metabolic syndrome (obesity, diabetes and atherosclerosis).

As células-tronco mesenquimais humanas derivadas de tecido adiposo, do inglês human adipose-derived stem cells (hADSC), são células progenitoras que residem entre adipócitos e armazenam lipídios neutros, principalmente triglicerídeos e ésteres de colesterol (TG e EC), em gotas lipídicas citoplasmáticas (GLC), contribuindo para o turnover do tecido adiposo. As GLC são organelas que desempenham um papel crucial na homeostasia energética e no metabolismo dessas células. Caveolas são invaginações de 50-100 nm que foram inicialmente caracterizadas por microscopia eletrônica. A forma e a organização estrutural das caveolas deve-se a proteínas especificas da família das caveolinas (caveolina-1, -2 e -3) que se associam em oligômeros para formar cavidades/invaginações na membrana plasmática. A função das caveolinas na formação das GLC está relacionada com a captação de ácidos graxos e seu metabolismo, e a relação existente entre estes dois componentes celulares parece ser crucial para manutenção da homeostasia celular. Muitas organelas que são funcionalmente conectadas ao metabolismo de lipídeos são encontradas justapostas as GLC. Distinções morfológicas observadas reforçam diferenças que podem existir na maneira pelas quais as GLC interagem com outras organelas em adipócitos. Sítios de contatos entre membranas, do inglês membrane contact sites (MCS), são descritos para muitas organelas e parecem funcionalmente importantes nos processos de interações entre as GLC e outras organelas celulares. O presente trabalho avaliou as diferenças ultraestruturais entre hADSC diferenciadas ou não para pré-adipócitos, comparando com células 3T3-L1. Também foram avaliadas, através de microscopia eletrônica de transmissão, as interações das GLC com outras organelas celulares durante a diferenciação adipogênica, pois apesar de sua importância no metabolismo energético e em várias doenças, as GLC são pouco compreendidas como organelas celulares. De fato, o tamanho, a composição e a regulação das GLC variam consideravelmente entre organismos e tipos celulares. A complexidade das interações das GLC com outras organelas também varia consideravelmente em adipócitos e não adipócitos. Este trabalho mostrou a importância de estudos que visam esclarecer como as GLC são formadas, modificadas e reguladas. Através destes estudos poderemos ter uma melhor compreensão acerca da relação existente entre o acúmulo excessivo de lipídios no organismo e a chamada síndrome metabólica (obesidade, diabetes e aterosclerose). / Human adipose-derived stem cells (hADSC) are progenitor cells that reside between adipocytes, store neutral lipids, especially triglycerides and cholesterol esters (TG and CE) into cytoplasmic lipid droplets (CLD), contributing to the turnover of the adipose tissue. The CLD are organelles that play a crucial role in energy homeostasis and cell metabolism. Caveolae are invaginations of 50-100 nm that were initially characterized by transmission electron microscopy. The shape and structural organization of caveolae are held by specific proteins of the family of caveolinas (caveolin-1, -2 and -3) that associate to form oligomers in cavities/invaginations on the plasma membrane. The caveolin functions on the CLD development are related to the fatty acid uptake and its metabolism. The relationship between these cell components seems to be pivotal for the cellular homeostasis maintenance. Many organelles that are functionally connected to lipid metabolism are found juxtaposed to the CLD. Morphologic distinctions reveal the differences that may exist in the way through which the CLD interact with other organelles within adipocytes. The membrane contact sites (MCS) have been described for many organelles and seems to be functionally important in the interaction processes with CLD. This work evaluated the ultrastructural differences between hASDC differentiated or not to pre-adipocyte compared to the 3T3-L1 cells. It was also evaluated through transmission electron microscopy, the CLD interactions to the others cellular organelles in hASDC during adipogenesis induction because, despite its importance in energy metabolism and in various diseases, the CLD are poorly understood as cell organelles. Indeed, the size, composition and regulation of GLC vary considerably between organisms and cell types. The complexity of CLD interactions with other organelles also ranged considerably between adipocytes and undifferentiated. This work showed the importance of studies that aim the clarify how the CLD are formed, modified and regulated. Through these studies it is possible to get a better understanding of the relationship between the excessive accumulation of body lipids and the metabolic syndrome (obesity, diabetes and atherosclerosis).

Le virus de l’hépatite C (VHC) dépend de facteurs cellulaires pour accomplir son cycle viral et persister dans l’hôte. L’une des stratégies de notre laboratoire consiste à étudier de manière approfondie le réseau d’interactions virus-hôte, afin d’identifier de nouvelles cibles thérapeutiques cellulaires et de développer des antiviraux plus efficaces pour vaincre la résistance virale. Durant ma thèse j’ai étudié deux facteurs cellulaires importants pour le VHC. Le premier est la protéine ribosomale RACK1. Nous avons montré que cette protéine est spécifiquement requise pour la traduction IRES-dépendante du VHC, et non pour la traduction coiffe-dépendante. Le deuxième facteur est une protéine de surface des gouttelettes lipidiques appelée TIP47. Nous avons montré que cette protéine est importante à la fois pour l’assemblage et pour l’export des particules virales. L’ensemble de ces travaux montre que de nouvelles cibles thérapeutiques pourraient être envisagées pour lutter contre le VHC. / The hepatitis C virus (HCV) relies on cellular factors to complete its life cycle and persist in its host. One of the strategies employed by our laboratory is the in-depth study of the network of virus-host interactions to identify new therapeutic cellular targets and develop more effective antivirals to overcome viral resistance.During my PhD, I studied two cellular factors involved in the HCV life cycle. The first factor is the ribosomal protein RACK1. We have shown that this protein is specifically required for the HCV IRES-mediated translation but not for the cap-mediated translation. The second factor is the lipid droplets binding protein TIP47. We have shown that this protein is important for both assembly and export of viral particles. This work shows that new therapeutic targets could be considered in the fight against HCV.

Chronic exposure of humans or rodents to high calorie diets leads to hypertriglyceridemia and ectopic lipid deposition throughout the body, resulting in metabolic disease. Cellular lipids are stored in organelles termed lipid droplets (LDs) that are regulated by tissue-specific LD proteins. These proteins are critical for lipid homeostasis, as humans with LD protein mutations manifest metabolic dysfunction. Identification of novel components of the LD machinery could shed light on human disease mechanisms and suggest potential therapeutics for Type 2 Diabetes. Microarray analyses pinpointed the largely unstudied Hypoxia-Inducible Gene 2 (Hig2) as a gene that was highly expressed in obese human adipocytes. Imaging studies demonstrated that Hig2 localized to LDs in mouse hepatocytes and the human SGBS adipocyte cell line. Thus, this work examined the role of Hig2 as a LD protein in liver and adipose tissue. Hig2 deficiency reduced triglyceride deposition in hepatocytes; conversely, ectopic Hig2 expression promoted lipid deposition. Furthermore, liver-specific Hig2-deficient mice displayed improved glucose tolerance and reduced liver triglyceride content. Hig2 deficiency increased lipolysis and -oxidation, accounting for the reduced triglyceride accumulation. Similarly, adipocyte-specific Hig2-deficient mice displayed improved glucose tolerance, reduced adipose tissue weight and brown adipose tissue that was largely cleared of lipids. These improvements were abrogated when the animals were placed in thermoneutral housing and brown adipocyte-specific Hig2-deficient mice also displayed improved glucose tolerance, suggesting that active brown fat largely mediates the metabolic phenotype of Hig2 deletion. Thus, this work demonstrates that Hig2 localizes to LDs in liver and adipose tissue and promotes glucose intolerance.

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Le métabolisme des lipides joue un rôle prépondérant dans le cancer. Ce métabolisme a pour effet, particulièrement grâce à la production de phospholipides (PLs), de supporter le niveau accru de prolifération mais aussi de réguler finement des mécanismes intra-cellulaires et extra-cellulaires qui promeuvent le maintien et la progression des cellules cancéreuses. Parmi tous ces acteurs, les gouttelettes lipidiques (GLs), connues pour leur fonction de réservoir, commencent à dévoiler leurs côtés sombres. Notre premier projet nous a permis de mettre en avant l’accumulation de GLs par des cellules de cancer colorectal (CCR) chimiorésistantes. La formation de GLs est régie par l’expression de l’enzyme lysophosphatidylcholine acyltransférase 2 (LPCAT2), permettant la production de phosphatidylcholine. Elle a pour effet de protéger le réticulum endoplasmique (RE) de l’induction d’un stress prévenant l’activation d’une mort cellulaire immunogène. Ces modulations lipidiques peuvent également se retrouver dans le plasma, où elles font l’objet de l’identification de biomarqueurs. Dans ce contexte, nous avons montré dans un second projet, que certains PLs pouvaient diagnostiquer la présence d’un carcinome hépatocellulaire (CHC) sur un foie cirrhotique. Ces deux aspects soulignent l’importance du métabolisme des PLs dans les cancers digestifs. / Among all altered cancer metabolic pathways, lipid metabolism has a preponderant role in cancer development. This metabolism, especially through the production of phospholipids, supports high level of proliferation and carefully regulates intra-cellular and extra-cellular mechanisms promoting maintenance and progression of cancer cells. Among all metabolic players, lipid droplets (LD), known for their storage function, begin to reveal dark sides. Our first project led us to highlight LD involvement in the chemoresistance of colorectal cancer (CRC) cells. This resistance carries out thanks to LD accumulation during chemotherapy treatment. Their accumulation is regulated by the expression of lysophosphatidylcholine acyltransferase 2 (LPCAT2), leading to the production of phosphatidylcholine. It causes the protection of the endoplasmic reticulum (ER) stress induction preventing the activation of immunogenic cell death. These lipid modulations can also be found in plasma where they can be identified as biomarkers. In this context, we have shown that some phospholipids could prognosticate hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) upon cirrhotic liver. These two aspects highlight the significance of phospholipid metabolism in digestive cancers.

Mon travail de thèse a été axé sur l'étude du rôle des lipides musculaires dans la régulation du métabolisme énergétique et la sensibilité à l'insuline. Les lipides sont présents sous deux formes au sein du muscle squelettique : soit sous forme d'adipocytes insérés entre les fibres/faisceaux musculaires, soit sous forme de gouttelettes lipidiques à l'intérieur des fibres musculaires (i.e. triglycérides intramyocellulaires ou IMTG). Ces deux dépôts de lipides, lorsqu'ils sont présents en excès, sont associés à la mise en place de l'insulino-résistance musculaire chez l'homme, via l'accumulation intracellulaire d'espèces lipidiques lipotoxiques altérant la signalisation insulinique pour les IMTG, et par un mécanisme inconnu pour les adipocytes. Dans un premier temps, nous avons isolé et mieux caractérisé, à partir de biopsies musculaires humaines, deux populations de cellules progénitrices. La première population présente un potentiel de différenciation myogénique en culture, il s'agit des cellules satellites (cellules progénitrices musculaires). La deuxième population est composée de cellules capables d'acquérir les propriétés phénotypiques et métaboliques d'adipocytes blancs matures, il s'agit des progéniteurs fibro/adipocytaires (FAPs). Grace à ces modèles d'étude, nous avons mis en évidence que les sécrétions des adipocytes dérivés des FAPs sont capables d'altérer la voie de signalisation et les effets de l'insuline sur des fibres musculaires humaines in vitro. Cet effet paracrine pourrait en partie expliquer la corrélation négative observée entre le contenu en adipocytes intramusculaires et la sensibilité à l'insuline chez l'homme. Dans un second temps, nous avons étudié le rôle de deux protéines, G0/G1 Switch Gene 2 (G0S2) et la périlipine 5 (PLIN5), dans la dynamique des gouttelettes lipidiques ainsi que leur impact sur le métabolisme des lipides et la sensibilité à l'insuline. Nous avons montré in vitro que ces deux protéines jouent un rôle clé dans le contrôle de la lipolyse musculaire (i.e. hydrolyse des IMTG) via l'adipose triglyceride lipase (ATGL, enzyme limitante de la lipolyse musculaire), et que G0S2 et PLIN5 inhibent l'activité de l'ATGL par des mécanismes directs et indirects, respectivement. Par ailleurs, nos données ont montré que l'invalidation de G0S2 et PLIN5 dans le muscle squelettique active la lipolyse, augmente la lipotoxicité et diminue la sensibilité à l'insuline in vivo chez la souris. Nous avons également démontré un rôle important de PLIN5 dans la régulation de l'oxydation des acides gras en ajustant finement leur disponibilité aux besoins énergétiques des cellules. En résumé, ces travaux démontrent d'une part qu'une communication entre adipocytes et fibres au sein du muscle peut entraîner une altération de la sensibilité à l'insuline musculaire chez l'homme, et d'autre part que G0S2 et PLIN5, deux protéines de la gouttelette lipidique, sont au centre du contrôle de l'homéostasie lipidique et du maintien de l'insulino-sensibilité musculaire. Ces données permettent ainsi d'élargir les connaissances existantes sur le lien entre les lipides musculaires et la sensibilité à l'insuline chez l'homme. / My PhD research work was focused on the role of muscle lipids in the regulation of energy metabolism and insulin sensitivity. Lipids can be found under two different forms in skeletal muscle: adipocytes located between muscle fibers/bundles and lipid droplets inside muscle fibers (i.e. intramyocellular triacylglycerols or IMTG). These depots, when present in excess, have both been associated with insulin-resistance in humans, mainly because of intracellular lipotoxic lipid accumulation known to impair insulin signaling for IMTG, and through a yet unknown mechanism for adipocytes. First, we isolated and characterized two distinct populations of progenitor cells from human muscle biopsies. The first population is composed of satellite cells (muscle progenitor cells) and display a myogenic differentiation potential in vitro. The second population is composed of cells that acquire the phenotypic and metabolic properties of functional white adipocytes, called fibro/adipogenic progenitors (FAPs). By using these cell models, we showed that FAPs-derived adipocytes secretions are able to impair insulin signaling and action in human skeletal muscle fibers in vitro. This paracrine effect could explain, at least partly, the inverse relationship observed between intramuscular adipocyte content and insulin sensitivity in humans. Secondly, we studied the role of two proteins, G0/G1 Switch Gene 2 (G0S2) and perilipin 5 (PLIN5), in lipid droplets dynamics as well as their impact on lipid metabolism and insulin sensitivity. We showed in vitro that these two proteins play a key role in the control of muscle lipolysis (i.e. IMTG hydrolysis) via the adipose triglyceride lipase (ATGL, catalyzing the limiting step of muscle lipolysis), and that G0S2 and PLIN5 inhibit ATGL activity through direct and indirect mechanisms, respectively. Furthermore, our data showed that G0S2 and PLIN5 invalidation in vivo in mouse skeletal muscle activates lipolysis, increases lipotoxicity and impairs insulin sensitivity. We have also highlighted an important role for PLIN5 in the regulation of fatty acids oxidation, by finely adjusting their availability to energy demand. Overall, these results clearly show on one hand that a crosstalk between adipocytes and fibers within skeletal muscle can lead to an alteration of insulin sensitivity in humans, and on the other hand that G0S2 and PLIN5, two lipid droplet proteins, play a central role in the control of muscle lipid homeostasis and insulin sensitivity. These data help to develop our current understanding of the link between muscle lipids and insulin sensitivity in humans.

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