Important genetic checkpoints for insulin resistance in salt-sensitive (S) Dahl rats

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Despite the marked advances in research on insulin resistance (IR) in humans and animal models of insulin resistance, the mechanisms underlying high salt-induced insulin resistance remain unclear. Insulin resistance is a multifactorial disease with both genetic a...

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Main Author: Shehata Marlene F
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2008-06-01
Series:Cardiovascular Diabetology
Online Access:http://www.cardiab.com/content/7/1/19