Abstract
Purpose
Beta-3 adrenergic receptors play a significant role in regulating energy utilization and metabolism, lipid mobilization, and sensitivity of insulin. They are the most relevant target in metabolic disorders such as obesity, type 2 diabetes mellitus, and dyslipidemia. The B3 receptors are mainly present in brown adipose tissue, at where their activation increases thermogenesis through uncoupling protein 1, increasing energy expenditure, and in white adipose tissue, enhancing lipolysis in WAT, thus reducing fat accumulation.
Methodology
Using the databases PubMed, Google Scholar, Medline, and Embase, a systematic literature review was conducted. The data was collected by employing these databases providing the therapeutic role of beta-3 agonists in metabolic disorders. The articles were examined using Rayyan, an online tool, to ensure an efficient and thorough review process.
Results
The present review points towards the therapeutic role of stimulating β3-AR in metabolic syndromes, especially in PCOS, by enhancing insulin sensitivity, improving lipid metabolism, and dampening inflammation. β3-AR agonists promote thermogenesis and fat oxidation, contributing to weight control, an important determinant of PCOS management. Polymorphisms in ADRB3 in genetic studies affect metabolic responses, which hint at the possibility of tailored therapy.
Conclusion
In summary, β3-AR-targeted treatments have great potential to improve metabolic dysfunction in PCOS by tackling the major problems of inflammation, obesity, and insulin resistance. β3-AR agonists may represent a promising but still experimental avenue for managing metabolic dysfunction in PCOS. However, no clinical trials in women with PCOS have been conducted, and their potential role should be regarded as hypothesis-generating until validated by further clinical research.
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Abbreviations
- β3:
-
Beta-3
- AR:
-
Adrenergic receptor
- PCOS:
-
Polycystic ovarian syndrome
- T2DM:
-
Type 2 diabetes mellitus
- BAT:
-
Brown adipose tissue
- UCP1:
-
Uncoupling protein 1
- WAT:
-
White adipose tissue
- TME:
-
Tumor microenvironment
- ADRB3:
-
Beta-3 adrenergic receptor gene
- AC:
-
Adenylate cyclase
- cAMP:
-
Cyclic adenosine monophosphate
- PKA:
-
Protein kinase A
- β-ARK:
-
Beta-adrenergic receptor kinase
- GPCR:
-
G protein–coupled receptor
- HOMA-IR:
-
Homeostatic Model Assessment for Insulin Resistance
- OAB:
-
Overactive bladder
- SEC:
-
Southeastern European Caucasian
- ATP:
-
Adenosine triphosphate
- ADP:
-
Adenosine diphosphate
- PRISMA:
-
Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses
- nOH:
-
Neurogenic orthostatic hypotension
- IBS:
-
Irritable bowel syndrome
- QT/QTc:
-
Corrected QT interval
- AUC:
-
Area under the curve
- SNP:
-
Single nucleotide polymorphism
- LDL:
-
Low-density lipoprotein
- HDL:
-
High-density lipoprotein
- NAFLD:
-
Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease
- CAD:
-
Coronary artery disease
- BMI:
-
Body mass index
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Bhawna Chhabra conducted the comprehensive literature review, drafted the entire manuscript, Aditya Srivastava and Nakul Mahawar created all tables and graphical elements that support the review’s content and structure. Gautam saxena contributed by reviewing the manuscript, making corrections, and editing the text to enhance clarity and coherence. Dr. Havagiray R. Chitme provided valuable insights on PRISMA formatting of paper and expert guidance to both the author and co-author and performed the final proofreading to ensure accuracy and depth of content.
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Chhabra, B., Saxena, G., Srivastava, A. et al. β3-Adrenergic Receptor Agonism: A Novel Therapeutic Strategy for Metabolic Dysfunction in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome. SN Compr. Clin. Med. 7, 323 (2025). https://doi.org/10.1007/s42399-025-02099-5
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