“…Moreover, GW501516 increased expression of PDK4, a key enzyme important in switching the fuel source from glucose to fatty acid (Badin et al, 2012;Dressel et al, 2003;Kramer et al, 2007;Kleiner et al, 2009). Increased PDK4 is coupled to reduced PDH activity and thereby reduced glucose oxidation (Badin et al, 2012). PDK4 inhibition of glucose oxidation in response to elevated plasma fatty acid availability has been observed during fasting or high-fat feeding (Spriet et al, 2004), and this may reflect PPAR's role to promote utilization of fatty acids under physiological conditions, although it is not confirmed that the increased fatty acid levels during fasting regulate PPAR (de Lange et al, 2008;Ehrenborg & Krook, 2009).…”