Myofiber-specific lipidomics unveil differential contributions to insulin sensitivity in individuals of African and European ancestry

Aims: Individuals of African ancestry (AA) present with lower insulin sensitivity compared to their European counterparts (EA). Studies show ethnic differences in skeletal muscle fiber type (lower type I fibers in AA), muscle fat oxidation capacity (lower in AA), whilst no differences in total skele...

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Main Authors: Tova Eurén, Barbara Gower, Pär Steneberg, Andréa Wilson, Helena Edlund, Elin Chorell
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2024-06-01
Series:Heliyon
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2405844024084871