Catestatin Induces Glucose Uptake and GLUT4 Trafficking in Adult Rat Cardiomyocytes
Catestatin is a cationic and hydrophobic peptide derived from the enzymatic cleavage of the prohormone Chromogranin A. Initially identified as a potent endogenous nicotinic–cholinergic antagonist, Catestatin has recently been shown to act as a novel regulator of cardiac function and blood pressure a...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2018-01-01
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Series: | BioMed Research International |
Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2018/2086109 |