α-Pinene, a Main Component of <i>Pinus</i> Essential Oils, Enhances the Expression of Insulin-Sensitive Glucose Transporter Type 4 in Murine Skeletal Muscle Cells

Glucose transporter-4 (GLUT4) represents the major glucose transporter isoform responsible for glucose uptake into insulin-sensitive cells, primarily in skeletal muscle and adipose tissues. In insulin-resistant conditions, such as type 2 diabetes mellitus, GLUT4 expression and/or translocation to th...

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Main Authors: Giordana Feriotto, Federico Tagliati, Valentina Costa, Marcello Monesi, Claudio Tabolacci, Simone Beninati, Carlo Mischiati
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2024-01-01
Series:International Journal of Molecular Sciences
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1422-0067/25/2/1252