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The Role of Mitochondria in the Pathophysiology of Skeletal Muscle Insulin Resistance
27 Oct 2009
Abstract excerpt
Multiple organs contribute to the development of peripheral insulin resistance, with the major contributors being skeletal muscle, liver, and adipose tissue. Because insulin resistance usually precedes the development of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) by many years, understanding the pathophysiology of insulin resistance should enable development of therapeutic strategies to prevent disease progression. Some...
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