Insulin directly stimulates mitochondrial glucose oxidation in the heart

Abstract Background Glucose oxidation is a major contributor to myocardial energy production and its contribution is orchestrated by insulin. While insulin can increase glucose oxidation indirectly by enhancing glucose uptake and glycolysis, it also directly stimulates mitochondrial glucose oxidatio...

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Main Authors: Qutuba G. Karwi, Cory S. Wagg, Tariq R. Altamimi, Golam M. Uddin, Kim L. Ho, Ahmed M. Darwesh, John M. Seubert, Gary D. Lopaschuk
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-12-01
Series:Cardiovascular Diabetology
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12933-020-01177-3