GPR119 is a potent regulator of human sebocyte biology

Abstract We have previously shown that endocannabinoids promote sebaceous lipogenesis, and sebocytes are involved in the metabolism of the “endocannabinoid-like” substance oleoylethanolamide (OEA). OEA is an endogenous activator of GPR119, a recently de-orphanized receptor, which is currently being investigated as a promising anti-diabetic drug target. Thus, in the current study, we investigated the effects of OEA as well as the expression and role of GPR119 in human sebocytes.