| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5899118 | Diabetes Research and Clinical Practice | 2015 | 10 Pages |
Abstract
BAR improved hepatic insulin resistance in FLS mice by reducing hepatic cholesterol without affecting hepatic triglyceride levels or body fat distribution. Our study revealed that BAR improves glycaemic control at least in part by downregulating the hepatic cholesterol-LXR-IRS2 pathway.
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Authors
Hirotsune Tagawa, Junichiro Irie, Arata Itoh, Yukie Kusumoto, Mari Kato, Nana Kobayashi, Kumiko Tanaka, Rieko Morinaga, Masataka Fujita, Yuya Nakajima, Kohkichi Morimoto, Taichi Sugizaki, Yoshinaga Kawano, Satoru Yamada, Toshihide Kawai,