Increased insulin sensitivity and obesity resistance in mice lacking the protein tyrosine phosphatase-1B gene.

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Summary

It is demonstrated that PTP-1B has a major role in modulating both insulin sensitivity and fuel metabolism, thereby establishing it as a potential therapeutic target in the treatment of type 2 diabetes and obesity.

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letter
Published
1999-03-05
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Keywords

Insulin resistance, Internal medicine, Endocrinology, Insulin, Protein tyrosine phosphatase

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