Emodin improves glucose metabolism by targeting microRNA-20b in insulin-resistant skeletal muscle

ConclusionEmodin improves glucose metabolism to produce anti-IR effects, and downregulation of miR-20b thereby upregulation of SMAD7 is an underlying mechanism for the beneficial effects of emodin.Graphical abstract
Source: Phytomedicine - Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: research