Proteomics of Skeletal Muscle: Focus on Insulin Resistance and Exercise Biology
Skeletal muscle is the largest tissue in the human body and plays an important role in locomotion and whole body metabolism. It accounts for ~80% of insulin stimulated glucose disposal. Skeletal muscle insulin resistance, a primary feature of Type 2 diabetes, is caused by a decreased ability of musc...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2016-02-01
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Series: | Proteomes |
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Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/2227-7382/4/1/6 |