Hyperpolarized Dihydroxyacetone Is a Sensitive Probe of Hepatic Gluconeogenic State

Type II diabetes and pre-diabetes are widely prevalent among adults. Elevated serum glucose levels are commonly treated by targeting hepatic gluconeogenesis for downregulation. However, direct measurement of hepatic gluconeogenic capacity is accomplished only via tracer metabolism approaches that re...

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Main Authors: Mukundan Ragavan, Marc A. McLeod, Anthony G. Giacalone, Matthew E. Merritt
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-07-01
Series:Metabolites
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2218-1989/11/7/441