γ-Oryzanol Enhances Adipocyte Differentiation and Glucose Uptake
Recent studies show that brown rice improves glucose intolerance and potentially the risk of diabetes, although the underlying molecular mechanisms remain unclear. One of the phytochemicals found in high concentration in brown rice is γ-oryzanol (Orz), a group of ferulic acid esters of phytosterols...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2015-06-01
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Series: | Nutrients |
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Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/7/6/4851 |