UB Pajvani, X Du, TP Combs, AH Berg, MW … - Journal of Biological Chemistry, 2003 - ASBMB Acrp30/adiponectin is an adipocyte-specific secretory protein that has recently
been implicated as a mediator of systemic insulin sensitivity with liver and
muscle as target organs. Acrp30 is found as two forms in serum, as a lower ... Cited by 494 - Related articles - BL Direct - All 4 versions
- ►jbc.org A Xu, KW Chan, RLC Hoo, Y Wang, KCB Tan, … - Journal of Biological Chemistry, 2005 - ASBMB The antidiabetic hormone adiponectin circulates in blood as several oligomeric
complexes, and the ratios between them are critical in determining insulin
sensitivity. In this study we investigated the role of testosterone in ... Cited by 177 - Related articles - All 5 versions
- ►diabetesjournals.org R Belfort, L Mandarino, S Kashyap, K Wirfel, … - Diabetes, 2005 - Am Diabetes Assoc The dose-response relationship between elevated plasma free fatty acid (FFA)
levels and impaired insulin-mediated glucose disposal and insulin signaling was
examined in 21 lean, healthy, normal glucose-tolerant subjects. Following a ... Cited by 85 - Related articles - All 5 versions
BD Hegarty, GJ Cooney, EW Kraegen, SM … - Diabetes, 2002 - Am Diabetes Assoc In humans and animal models, increased lipid content of skeletal muscle is
strongly associated with insulin resistance. However, it is unclear whether this
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M Krebs, M Krssak, E Bernroider, C … - Diabetes, 2002 - Am Diabetes Assoc Plasma concentrations of amino acids are frequently elevated in
insulin-resistant states, and a protein-enriched diet can impair glucose
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CJ Homko, P Cheung, G Boden - Diabetes, 2003 - Am Diabetes Assoc To study effects of sex on free fatty acid (FFA)-induced insulin resistance, we
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B Mittendorfer - Current Opinion in Clinical Nutrition & Metabolic Care, 2005 - journals.lww.com Purpose of review This review summarizes recent advances in our understanding of
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E Sivan, G Boden - Current Diabetes Reports, 2003 - Springer Introduction Free fatty acids (FFAs) are important oxidative fuels for many body
tissues, including the heart, skeletal muscle, and liver. Their physiologic role
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A Hevener, D Reichart, A Janez, J Olefsky - Diabetes, 2002 - Am Diabetes Assoc It is well described that excessive lipid metabolism can cause insulin
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