The Physiological Role of Irisin in the Regulation of Muscle Glucose Homeostasis
Irisin is a myokine that primarily targets adipose tissue, where it increases energy expenditure and contributes to the beneficial effects of exercise through the browning of white adipose tissue. As our knowledge has deepened in recent years, muscle has been found to be a major target organ for iri...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2021-08-01
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Series: | Endocrines |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2673-396X/2/3/25 |