Manganese [III] Tetrakis [5,10,15,20]-Benzoic Acid Porphyrin Reduces Adiposity and Improves Insulin Action in Mice with Pre-Existing Obesity.

The superoxide dismutase mimetic manganese [III] tetrakis [5,10,15,20]-benzoic acid porphyrin (MnTBAP) is a potent antioxidant compound that has been shown to limit weight gain during short-term high fat feeding without preventing insulin resistance. However, whether MnTBAP has therapeutic potential...

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Main Authors: Jonathan R Brestoff, Tim Brodsky, Alexandra Z Sosinsky, Ryan McLoughlin, Elena Stansky, Leila Fussell, Aaron Sheppard, Maria DiSanto-Rose, Erin E Kershaw, Thomas H Reynolds
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2015-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC4580604?pdf=render