Ursolic acid increases glucose uptake through the PI3K signaling pathway in adipocytes.

BACKGROUND: Ursolic acid (UA), a triterpenoid compound, is reported to have a glucose-lowering effect. However, the mechanisms are not fully understood. Adipose tissue is one of peripheral tissues that collectively control the circulating glucose levels. OBJECTIVE: The objective of the present study...

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Main Authors: Yonghan He, Wen Li, Ying Li, Shuocheng Zhang, Yanwen Wang, Changhao Sun
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2014-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC4203820?pdf=render