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ArticleEndocrinology, diabetes & metabolism2025

CAMKK1 in Obesity and Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: Evidence of Interaction With Appetite-Regulating, Metabolic and Inflammatory Factors.

Livio Tarchi, Lorenzo Bonacchi, Andrea Di Santo, Paolo Rovero, Chiara Sassoli, Rachele Garella, Roberta Squecco, Gianluca Villa, Romina Nassini, Francesco De Logu and 2 more

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  1. Adipogenesis Under Leptin Control: Mechanisms and Model-Specific Effects.International journal of molecular sciences · 2026
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Livio TarchiDepartment of Health Sciences-Center for Integrated Translational Research and Knowledge Transfer (INCLINE), University of Florence, Florence, Italy.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9931-5621
Lorenzo BonacchiDepartment of Health Sciences-Center for Integrated Translational Research and Knowledge Transfer (INCLINE), University of Florence, Florence, Italy.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0004-9083-6086
Andrea Di SantoDepartment of Neuroscience, Psychology, Pharmacology and Infant Health, University of Florence, Florence, Italy.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3075-8878
Paolo RoveroDepartment of Neuroscience, Psychology, Pharmacology and Infant Health, University of Florence, Florence, Italy.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9577-5228
Chiara SassoliDepartment of Experimental, Clinical, and Biomedical Sciences "Mario Serio", University of Florence, Florence, Italy.
Rachele GarellaDepartment of Experimental, Clinical, and Biomedical Sciences "Mario Serio", University of Florence, Florence, Italy.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3194-7603
Roberta SqueccoDepartment of Experimental, Clinical, and Biomedical Sciences "Mario Serio", University of Florence, Florence, Italy.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6534-3675
Gianluca VillaDepartment of Health Sciences-Center for Integrated Translational Research and Knowledge Transfer (INCLINE), University of Florence, Florence, Italy.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4274-3593
Romina NassiniDepartment of Health Sciences-Center for Integrated Translational Research and Knowledge Transfer (INCLINE), University of Florence, Florence, Italy.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9223-8395
Francesco De LoguDepartment of Health Sciences-Center for Integrated Translational Research and Knowledge Transfer (INCLINE), University of Florence, Florence, Italy.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8360-6929
Valdo RiccaDepartment of Health Sciences-Center for Integrated Translational Research and Knowledge Transfer (INCLINE), University of Florence, Florence, Italy.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9291-2124
Giovanni CastelliniDepartment of Health Sciences-Center for Integrated Translational Research and Knowledge Transfer (INCLINE), University of Florence, Florence, Italy.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1265-491X

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Ministero dell'Università e della Ricerca PE0000006
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

introductionCalcium/calmodulin-dependent protein kinase kinase 1 (CAMKK1) regulates energy homeostasis through AMP-activated protein kinase (AMPK). CAMKK1 has been implicated in appetite and satiety regulation; however, its role in obesity or type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) remains unexplored. In this cross-sectional study, the primary aim was to confirm whether CAMKK1 is elevated in individuals with diabetes. The secondary aim was to investigate CAMKK1's molecular correlates.

methodsCAMKK1 serum levels in individuals with obesity (n = 3,061), patients with T2DM (n = 4,910) and controls (n = 44,257) were retrieved and compared (age, body mass index-BMI and sex-adjusted ANCOVA). Pearson correlation coefficients and linear regression coefficients (age and BMI-adjusted) were computed. The moderation effect of diagnostic groups was also assessed. The interaction between factors was explored by mixed graphical models.

resultsCAMKK1 was elevated in patients with T2DM, in comparison to both individuals with obesity and controls (post hoc comparison, Tukey-adjusted p = 0.010 and p = 0.044, respectively). Across diagnostic groups, positive associations were observed between CAMKK1 and AMPK (min β > 0.400, max p < 0.001) or TNFα (min > β 0.070, max p < 0.001). A positive association with leptin (β = 0.010, p = 0.002) and ghrelin (β = 0.005, p = 0.048) was observed only within controls. Multivariate multivariable models confirmed that specific interactions between factors were disrupted in patients with T2DM (p < 0.001).

conclusionThese findings provide new insights into the role of CAMKK1 in obesity and T2DM. Future research may further explore CAMKK1's interplay with inflammatory pathways.

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Appetite RegulationCalcium-Calmodulin-Dependent Protein Kinase KinaseDiabetes Mellitus, Type 2ObesityAdultAgedBody Mass IndexCase-Control StudiesCross-Sectional StudiesFemaleGhrelinHumansInflammationLeptinMaleMiddle AgedCalcium-Calmodulin-Dependent Protein Kinase KinaseGhrelinLeptincalcium/calmodulin‐dependent protein kinaseenergy homeostasisinflammationmetabolic regulationoverweight

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