Improved glucose tolerance in acyl CoA:diacylglycerol acyltransferase 1-null mice is dependent on diet

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Mice that lack acyl CoA:diacylglycerol acyltransferase (<it>Dgat1</it><sup>-/- </sup>mice) are reported to have a reduced body fat content and improved glucose tolerance and insulin sensitivity. Studies so far...

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Main Authors: Cawthorne Michael A, O'Dowd Jacqueline, Cornick Claire, Wang Steven JY, Arch Jonathan RS
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2007-01-01
Series:Lipids in Health and Disease
Online Access:http://www.lipidworld.com/content/6/1/2