High density lipoprotein (HDL) promotes glucose uptake in adipocytes and glycogen synthesis in muscle cells.

BACKGROUND: High density lipoprotein (HDL) was reported to decrease plasma glucose and promote insulin secretion in type 2 diabetes patients. This investigation was designed to determine the effects and mechanisms of HDL on glucose uptake in adipocytes and glycogen synthesis in muscle cells. METHODS...

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Main Authors: Qichun Zhang, Yun Zhang, Haihua Feng, Rui Guo, Lai Jin, Rong Wan, Lina Wang, Cheng Chen, Shengnan Li
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2011-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC3158770?pdf=render