Search for dissertations about: "Jorge E. Rincón Viatela"

Found 1 swedish dissertation containing the words Jorge E. Rincón Viatela.

2. 1. Regulation of glucose transport and insulin-stimulated GLUT4 translocation in skeletal muscle

   Author : Jorge E Rincón Viatela; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
   Keywords : skeletal muscle; glucose transport; insulin resistance; hyperglycaemia; steroid hormones; smoking; nicotine;

   Abstract : Skeletal muscle represents about 40% of body mass and accounts for at least 80% of glucose disposal under insulin-stimulated conditions. Furthermore, GLUT4 transport protein is the primary component of the glucose transport system in skeletal muscle. READ MORE