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AMP Kinase Activation Increases Glucose Uptake, Decreases Apoptosis, and Improves Pregnancy Outcome in Embryos Exposed to High IGF-I Concentrations
28 Aug 2007
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Women with polycystic ovarian syndrome are at increased risk of miscarriage. Although evidence exists that metformin reduces this risk, the mechanism is unknown. This study tests the hypothesis that AMP kinase (AMPK) activation with metformin directly improves insulin signaling within the blastocyst, leading to improved pregnancy outcomes. Murine embryos were exposed to 200 nmol/l IGF-I, similar to the...
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