Peptide YY

Short description: Peptide released from cells in the ileum and colon in response to feeding

Not to be confused with Neuropeptide Y or Pancreatic polypeptide.

"PYY" redirects here. For the IATA code PYY, see Pai Airport.

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Peptide YY (PYY), also known as peptide tyrosine tyrosine, is a peptide that in humans is encoded by the PYY gene.[1] Peptide YY is a short (36-amino acid) peptide released from cells in the ileum and colon in response to feeding. In the blood, gut, and other elements of periphery, PYY acts to reduce appetite; similarly, when injected directly into the central nervous system, PYY is also anorexigenic, i.e., it reduces appetite.[2]

Dietary fibers from fruits, vegetables, and whole grains, consumed, increase the speed of transit of intestinal chyme into the ileum, to raise PYY3-36, and induce satiety. Peptide YY cannot be produced as the result of enzymatic breakdown of crude fish proteins and ingested as a food product.[3]

## Contents

* 1 Structure
* 2 Release
* 3 Function
* 4 Animal studies
* 5 Relevance to obesity
* 6 See also
* 7 References
* 8 Further reading
* 9 External links

## Structure

Peptide YY is related to the pancreatic peptide family by having 18 of its 36 amino acids located in the same positions as pancreatic peptide.[4] The two major forms of peptide YY are PYY1-36 and PYY3-36, which have PP fold structural motifs. However, the most common form of circulating PYY immunoreactivity is PYY3-36, which binds to the Y2 receptor (Y2R) of the Y family of receptors.[5] Peptide YY3-36 (PYY) is a linear polypeptide consisting of 34 amino acids with structural homology to NPY and pancreatic polypeptide.

The PP-fold motif is found throughout this family and relates to the 3D structure. The PP-fold is formed through the incorporation of certain residues which are predominately Pro2, Pro5, Pro8, Gly9, Tyr20 and Tyr27. This PP-fold has been found to protect the peptide against enzymatic attack as well as producing a hydrophobic pocket which is inherently overall energy reducing. In addition to containing the PP-fold motif, PYY and its derivative PYY3- 36 also have a high C-terminal α-helix proportion, suggested to be extremely important for the structural integrity of PYY.[6]

## Release

PYY is found in L cells in the mucosa of gastrointestinal tract, especially in ileum and colon. Also, a small amount of PYY, about 1-10%, is found in the esophagus, stomach, duodenum and jejunum.[7] PYY concentration in the circulation increases postprandially (after food ingestion) and decreases by fasting.[5] In addition, PYY is produced by a discrete population of neurons in the brainstem, specifically localized to the gigantocellular reticular nucleus of the medulla oblongata.[8] C. R. Gustavsen et al. had found PYY-producing cells located in the islets of Langerhans in rats. They were observed either alone or co-localized with glucagon or PP.[9]

PYY is released by the L-cells of the gastrointestinal tract following food intake, and there are two main endogenous forms: PYY1-36 and PYY3-36. PYY1-36 is rapidly processed by the enzyme DPP4 to the 34-amino acid peptide PYY3-36.<[10] DPP4 hydrolyses PYY and removes the first two amino acids, tyrosine and proline, at the N-terminal, which changes the receptor selectivity. As a result of this, PYY3-36 has a high selectivity for the Y2-receptor, compared to PYY1-36 which has selectivity for the Y1, Y2, and Y5 receptors. It is thought that the Y1 receptor requires both the C-terminus and N-terminus for recognition, binding and then subsequent activation. The Y2 receptor is thought to have a smaller receptor site and also only requires the C-terminus for recognition.

This could explain the reduced affinity for PYY3-36 on any other Y receptor other than Y2.[11] Other studies replacing the amide bonds with ester bonds also confirm that the end section is important in binding and activation.[12] The Y2 receptors are located in the hippocampus, sympathetic and parasympathetic nerve fibres, intestines, and certain blood vessels, and have been implicated in regulating food intake and gastric emptying.[13] As a result of this, the Y2 receptor is considered a target for the treatment of obesity and type II diabetes.

## Function

PYY exerts its action through NPY receptors; it inhibits gastric motility and increases water and electrolyte absorption in the colon.[14] PYY may also suppress pancreatic secretion. It is secreted by the neuroendocrine cells in the ileum and colon in response to a meal, and has been shown to reduce appetite. PYY works by slowing the gastric emptying; hence, it increases efficiency of digestion and nutrient absorption after a meal. Research has also indicated PYY may be useful in removing aluminium accumulated in the brain.

## Animal studies

Several studies have shown acute peripheral administration of PYY3-36 inhibits feeding of rodents and primates. Other studies on Y2R-knockout mice have shown no anorectic effect on them. These findings indicate PYY3-36 has an anorectic (losing appetite) effect, which is suggested to be mediated by Y2R. PYY-knockout female mice increase in body weight and fat mass. PYY-knockout mice, on the other hand, are resistant to obesity, but have higher fat mass and lower glucose tolerance when fed a high-fat diet, compared to control mice. Thus, PYY also plays a very important role in energy homeostasis by balancing food intake.[5] PYY oral spray was found to promote fullness.[15] Viral gene therapy of the salivary glands resulted in long-term intake reduction.[16]

## Relevance to obesity

Leptin also reduces appetite in response to feeding, but obese people develop a resistance to leptin. Obese people secrete less PYY than non-obese people,[17] and attempts to use PYY directly as a weight-loss drug have met with some success. Researchers noted the caloric intake during a buffet lunch offered two hours after the infusion of PYY was decreased by 30% in obese subjects (p < 0.001) and 31% in lean subjects (p < 0.001).[18]

While some studies have shown obese persons have lower circulating level of PYY postprandially, other studies have reported they have normal sensitivity to the anorectic effect of PYY3-36. Thus, reduction in PYY sensitivity may not be one of the causes of obesity, in contrast to the reduction of leptin sensitivity. The anorectic effect of PYY could possibly be a future obesity drug.[5]

The consumption of protein boosts PYY levels, so some benefit was observed in experimental subjects in reducing hunger and promoting weight loss.[19] This could partially explain the weight-loss experienced with high-protein diets, noting also the high thermic effect of protein.

Obese patients undergoing gastric bypass showed marked metabolic adaptations, resulting in frequent diabetes remission 1 year later. When the confounding of calorie restriction is factored out, β-cell function improves rapidly, very possibly under the influence of enhanced GLP-1 responsiveness. Insulin sensitivity improves in proportion to weight loss, with a possible involvement of PYY.[20]

## See also

* Ghrelin
* Leptin

## References

This article incorporates text by Jessica Hutchinson available under the CC BY 3.0 license.

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6. ↑ "Isolation and characterization of peptide YY (PYY), a candidate gut hormone that inhibits pancreatic exocrine secretion". Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America 79 (8): 2514–8. April 1982. doi:10.1073/pnas.79.8.2514. PMID 6953409. Bibcode: 1982PNAS...79.2514T.
7. ↑ "Distribution and release of peptide YY in dog measured by specific radioimmunoassay". Gastroenterology 88 (3): 731–737. March 1985. doi:10.1016/0016-5085(85)90144-1. PMID 3838162.
8. ↑ "Characterization of brainstem peptide YY (PYY) neurons". The Journal of Comparative Neurology 506 (2): 194–210. January 2008. doi:10.1002/cne.21543. PMID 18022952.
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11. ↑ "The PP-fold solution structure of human polypeptide YY and human PYY3-36 as determined by NMR". Biochemistry 45 (27): 8350–7. July 2006. doi:10.1021/bi060359l. PMID 16819834.
12. ↑ "Design and Synthesis of Peptide YY Analogues with C-terminal Backbone Amide-to-Ester Modifications". ACS Medicinal Chemistry Letters 4 (12): 1228–32. December 2013. doi:10.1021/ml400335g. PMID 24900634.
13. ↑ "Structure and receptor binding of PYY analogs". Peptides 23 (2): 305–21. February 2002. doi:10.1016/s0196-9781(01)00602-7. PMID 11825645.
14. ↑ "Peptide YY: a potential proabsorptive hormone for the treatment of malabsorptive disorders". The American Surgeon 62 (3): 232–236. March 1996. PMID 8607584.
15. ↑ "UF researchers use oral peptide spray to stimulate weight loss in animals". Dec 19, 2013. http://news.ufl.edu/archive/2013/12/uf-researchers-use-oral-peptide-spray-to-stimulate-weight-loss-in-animals.html.
16. ↑ "Salivary PYY: a putative bypass to satiety". PLOS ONE 6 (10). 2011. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0026137. PMID 22028819. Bibcode: 2011PLoSO...626137A.
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18. ↑ "Inhibition of food intake in obese subjects by peptide YY3-36". The New England Journal of Medicine 349 (10): 941–948. September 2003. doi:10.1056/NEJMoa030204. PMID 12954742. https://discovery.ucl.ac.uk/id/eprint/8671/.
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20. ↑ "Roux-en-Y gastric bypass and sleeve gastrectomy: mechanisms of diabetes remission and role of gut hormones". The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism 98 (11): 4391–4399. November 2013. doi:10.1210/jc.2013-2538. PMID 24057293.

## Further reading

* "Distribution of pancreatic polypeptide and peptide YY". Peptides 23 (2): 251–261. February 2002. doi:10.1016/S0196-9781(01)00601-5. PMID 11825640.
* "Ontogeny and the effect of aging on pancreatic polypeptide and peptide YY". Peptides 23 (2): 263–267. February 2002. doi:10.1016/S0196-9781(01)00603-9. PMID 11825641.
* "Central and peripheral regulation of gastric acid secretion by peptide YY". Peptides 23 (2): 349–358. February 2002. doi:10.1016/S0196-9781(01)00611-8. PMID 11825649. https://zenodo.org/record/1259953.
* "Feedback regulation of pancreatic secretion by peptide YY". Peptides 23 (2): 359–365. February 2002. doi:10.1016/S0196-9781(01)00612-X. PMID 11825650.
* "PYY-mediated fatty acid induced intestinal differentiation". Peptides 23 (2): 367–376. February 2002. doi:10.1016/S0196-9781(01)00613-1. PMID 11825651.
* "Peptide YY: a key mediator of orexigenic behavior". Peptides 23 (2): 377–382. February 2002. doi:10.1016/S0196-9781(01)00614-3. PMID 11825652.
* "Peptide YY as a growth factor for intestinal epithelium". Peptides 23 (2): 383–388. February 2002. doi:10.1016/S0196-9781(01)00615-5. PMID 11825653. https://zenodo.org/record/1259955.
* "Peptide YY and cancer: current findings and potential clinical applications". Peptides 23 (2): 389–395. February 2002. doi:10.1016/S0196-9781(01)00616-7. PMID 11825654.
* "Peptide YY in gastrointestinal disorders". Peptides 23 (2): 397–402. February 2002. doi:10.1016/S0196-9781(01)00617-9. PMID 11825655.
* "Effects of surgical manipulation of the intestine on peptide YY and its physiology". Peptides 23 (2): 403–407. February 2002. doi:10.1016/S0196-9781(01)00618-0. PMID 11825656.
* "Gastrointestinal satiety signals in humans--physiologic roles for GLP-1 and PYY?". Physiology & Behavior 89 (4): 460–464. November 2006. doi:10.1016/j.physbeh.2006.05.048. PMID 16828127.
* "A new molecular form of PYY: structural characterization of human PYY(3-36) and PYY(1-36)". Peptides 10 (4): 797–803. 1989. doi:10.1016/0196-9781(89)90116-2. PMID 2587421.
* "Developmental profile of chromogranin, hormonal peptides, and 5-hydroxytryptamine in gastrointestinal endocrine cells". Gastroenterology 97 (1): 48–57. July 1989. doi:10.1016/0016-5085(89)91414-5. PMID 2721879.
* "Isolation and primary structure of human peptide YY". Biochemical and Biophysical Research Communications 157 (2): 713–717. December 1988. doi:10.1016/S0006-291X(88)80308-5. PMID 3202875. Bibcode: 1988BBRC..157..713T.
* "Ultrastructural localization of serotonin and polypeptide YY (PYY) in endocrine cells of the human rectum". The Journal of Histochemistry and Cytochemistry 34 (6): 719–726. June 1986. doi:10.1177/34.6.3517149. PMID 3517149.
* "Human distribution and release of a putative new gut hormone, peptide YY". Gastroenterology 89 (5): 1070–1077. November 1985. doi:10.1016/0016-5085(85)90211-2. PMID 3840109.
* "Cloning of a human receptor of the NPY receptor family with high affinity for pancreatic polypeptide and peptide YY". The Journal of Biological Chemistry 270 (49): 29123–29128. December 1995. doi:10.1074/jbc.270.49.29123. PMID 7493937.
* "Cloning and functional expression of a human Y4 subtype receptor for pancreatic polypeptide, neuropeptide Y, and peptide YY". The Journal of Biological Chemistry 270 (45): 26762–26765. November 1995. doi:10.1074/jbc.270.45.26762. PMID 7592911.
* "Gene duplication of the human peptide YY gene (PYY) generated the pancreatic polypeptide gene (PPY) on chromosome 17q21.1". Genomics 26 (1): 77–83. March 1995. doi:10.1016/0888-7543(95)80085-Z. PMID 7782089.
* "Cloning and structural determination of human peptide YY cDNA and gene". Biochimica et Biophysica Acta (BBA) - Gene Structure and Expression 1173 (3): 345–349. June 1993. doi:10.1016/0167-4781(93)90136-2. PMID 8318545.

## External links

* Peptide+YY at the US National Library of Medicine Medical Subject Headings (MeSH)

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PDB gallery

* 1qbf: NMR SOLUTION STRUCTURE OF PORCINE PEPTIDE YY

* 1ru5: Solution structure of porcine peptide YY (pPYY)

* 1ruu: Solution structure of porcine peptide YY (pPYY) bound to DPC micelles

* 2dez: Structure of human PYY

* 2df0: Solution structure of human PYY3-36

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