Constitutive activation of the renin-angiotensin system reduces visceral fat and improves glucose tolerance in mice
Introduction: The renin-angiotensin system (RAS), and particularly angiotensin II, is involved in the control of energy balance, glucose homeostasis and kidney functions. The integrated impact of the RAS on glucose homeostasis is still a matter of debate. Materials and methods: We used a model of co...
| Main Authors: | , , , , , , |
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Hindawi - SAGE Publishing
2014-12-01
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| Series: | Journal of the Renin-Angiotensin-Aldosterone System |
| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1177/1470320314537695 |