Gut ghrelin regulates hepatic glucose production and insulin signaling via a gut-brain-liver pathway
Abstract Background Ghrelin modulates many physiological processes. However, the effects of intestinal ghrelin on hepatic glucose production (HGP) are still unclear. The current study was to explore the roles of intestinal ghrelin on glucose homeostasis and insulin signaling in the liver. Methods Th...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2019-01-01
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Series: | Cell Communication and Signaling |
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Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12964-019-0321-y |