Plasma and muscle myostatin in relation to type 2 diabetes
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Myostatin is a secreted growth factor expressed in skeletal muscle tissue, which negatively regulates skeletal muscle mass. Recent animal studies suggest a role for myostatin in insulin resistance. We evaluated the possible metabolic role of myostatin in patients with type 2 diabetes and healthy controls.
Originalsprog | Engelsk |
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Tidsskrift | P L o S One |
Vol/bind | 7 |
Udgave nummer | 5 |
Sider (fra-til) | e37236 |
ISSN | 1932-6203 |
DOI | |
Status | Udgivet - 2012 |
ID: 48551644