alpha-hydroxybutyrate is an early biomarker of insulin resistance and glucose intolerance in a nondiabetic population.

alpha-hydroxybutyrate is an early biomarker of insulin resistance and glucose intolerance in a nondiabetic population.

Insulin resistance is a risk factor for type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease progression. Current diagnostic tests, such as glycemic indicators, have limitations in the early detection of insulin resistant individuals. We searched for novel biomarkers identifying these at-risk subjects.Using m...

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Main Authors: Walter E Gall, Kirk Beebe, Kay A Lawton, Klaus-Peter Adam, Matthew W Mitchell, Pamela J Nakhle, John A Ryals, Michael V Milburn, Monica Nannipieri, Stefania Camastra, Andrea Natali, Ele Ferrannini, RISC Study Group
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2010-05-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC2878333?pdf=render

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