Synergistic effects of leucine and resveratrol on insulin sensitivity and fat metabolism in adipocytes and mice

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Sirtuins are important regulators of glucose and fat metabolism, and sirtuin activation has been proposed as a therapeutic target for insulin resistance and diabetes. We have shown leucine to increase mitochondrial biogenesis and fat...

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Main Authors: Bruckbauer Antje, Zemel Michael B, Thorpe Teresa, Akula Murthy R, Stuckey Alan C, Osborne Dustin, Martin Emily B, Kennel Stephen, Wall Jonathan S
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-08-01
Series:Nutrition & Metabolism
Subjects:
HMB
Online Access:http://www.nutritionandmetabolism.com/content/9/1/77