GLUT4, GLUT1, and GLUT8 are the dominant GLUT transcripts expressed in the murine left ventricle

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The heart derives energy from a wide variety of substrates including fatty acids, carbohydrates, ketones, and amino acids. The healthy heart generates up to 30% of its ATP from glucose. Under conditions of cardiac injury or stress, t...

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Main Authors: Aerni-Flessner Lauren, Abi-Jaoude Melissa, Koenig Amanda, Payne Maria, Hruz Paul W
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-06-01
Series:Cardiovascular Diabetology
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Online Access:http://www.cardiab.com/content/11/1/63