MicroRNA-494, upregulated by tumor necrosis factor-α, desensitizes insulin effect in C2C12 muscle cells.

Chronic inflammation is fundamental for the induction of insulin resistance in the muscle tissue of vertebrates. Although several miRNAs are thought to be involved in the development of insulin resistance, the role of miRNAs in the association between inflammation and insulin resistance in muscle ti...

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Main Authors: Hyunjoo Lee, Yuna Jee, Kyungki Hong, Gwi Seo Hwang, Kwang-Hoon Chun
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2013-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC3859653?pdf=render