GLUT4 glucose transporter deficiency increases hepatic lipid production and peripheral lipid utilization.

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Summary

Inter-tissue communication results in adaptations to impaired glucose transport in muscle and adipocytes that involve increased hepatic glucose uptake and lipid synthesis, while muscle adapts by preferentially utilizing lipid fuels.

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Published
2004-12-01
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Keywords

Internal medicine, Endocrinology, GLUT4, Insulin resistance, Glucose uptake

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