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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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2020-12-01
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Series: | Cardiovascular Diabetology |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12933-020-01177-3 |