Article
The Metabolic Role of GRK2 in Insulin Resistance and Associated Conditions.
Cells - 15 Jan 2021
Sorriento Daniela, Rusciano Maria Rosaria, Visco Valeria, Fiordelisi Antonella, Cerasuolo Federica Andrea, Poggio Paolo, Ciccarelli Michele, Iaccarino Guido
Abstract excerpt
Insulin resistance (IRES) is a pathophysiological condition characterized by the reduced response to insulin of several tissues, including myocardial and skeletal muscle. IRES is associated with obesity, glucose intolerance, dyslipidemia, and hypertension, evolves toward type 2 diabetes, and increases the risk of developing cardiovascular diseases. Several studies designed to explore the mechanisms involved in...
Topics
- Animals
- Diabetes Mellitus
- Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2
- G-Protein-Coupled Receptor Kinase 2
- Heart Failure
- Humans
- Hypertension
- Inflammation
- Insulin
- Insulin Resistance
- Insulin-Secreting Cells
