Insulin treatment increases myocardial ceramide accumulation and disrupts cardiometabolic function
Conclusions:
Collectively, these observations have two implications. First, they indicate a pathological role of insulin in heart complications stemming from mitochondrial disruption. Second, they identify ceramide as a possible mediator of insulin-related heart disorders.
Source: Cardiovascular Diabetology - Category: Cardiology Authors: Aimee HodsonTrevor TippettsBenjamin Bikman Source Type: research
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