Activin a is associated with impaired myocardial glucose metabolism and left ventricular remodeling in patients with uncomplicated type 2 diabetes

Conclusions: Circulating activin A levels are associated with impaired myocardial glucose metabolism and high LVMV-ratio in patients with uncomplicated T2D, reflecting a potential detrimental role in early human diabetic cardiomyopathy.Trial registration numberCurrent Controlled Trials SRCTN53177482

http://www.cardiab.com/content/12/1/150

Source: Cardiovascular Diabetology - October 17, 2013 Category: Cardiology Authors: Weena ChenSabrina GreulichRutger van der MeerLuuk RijzewijkHildo LambAlbert de RoosJohannes SmitJohannes RomijnJohannes RuigeAdriaan LammertsmaMark LubberinkMichaela DiamantD Ouwens Source Type: research