Ras inhibition induces insulin sensitivity and glucose uptake.

BACKGROUND: Reduced glucose uptake due to insulin resistance is a pivotal mechanism in the pathogenesis of type 2 diabetes. It is also associated with increased inflammation. Ras inhibition downregulates inflammation in various experimental models. The aim of this study was to examine the effect of...

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Main Authors: Adi Mor, Elizabeta Aizman, Jacob George, Yoel Kloog
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2011-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC3126849?pdf=render