Estrogen: An Emerging Regulator of Insulin Action and Mitochondrial Function

Estrogen: An Emerging Regulator of Insulin Action and Mitochondrial Function

Clinical trials and animal studies have revealed that loss of circulating estrogen induces rapid changes in whole body metabolism, fat distribution, and insulin action. The metabolic effects of estrogen are mediated primarily by its receptor, estrogen receptor-α; however, the detailed understanding...

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Main Authors: Anisha A. Gupte, Henry J. Pownall, Dale J. Hamilton
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2015-01-01
Series:Journal of Diabetes Research
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2015/916585

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