Effects of intravenous AICAR (5-aminoimidazole-4-carboximide riboside) administration on insulin signaling and resistance in premature baboons, Papio sp.

Premature baboons exhibit peripheral insulin resistance and impaired insulin signaling. 5' AMP-activated protein kinase (AMPK) activation improves insulin sensitivity by enhancing glucose uptake (via increased glucose transporter type 4 [GLUT4] translocation and activation of the extracellular...

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Main Authors: Cynthia L Blanco, Amalia Gastaldelli, Diana G Anzueto, Lauryn A Winter, Steven R Seidner, Donald C McCurnin, Hanyu Liang, Martin A Javors, Ralph A DeFronzo, Nicolas Musi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2018-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0208757