A molecular approach to insulin signalling and caveolae in primary adipocytes

The prevalence of type II diabetes is increasing at an alarming rate due to the western world lifestyle. Type II diabetes is characterized by an insulin resistance distinguished by impaired glucose uptake in adipose and muscle tissues. The molecular mechanisms behind the insulin recistance and also...

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Main Author: Stenkula, Karin
Format: Doctoral Thesis
Language:English
Published: Linköpings universitet, Cellbiologi 2007
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Online Access:http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:liu:diva-8960
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