reversal of insulin resistance by leptin
| PAG Title | reversal of insulin resistance by leptin |
| PAG ID | WAG000014 |
| Type | P |
| Source Link |  BioCarta |
| Publication Reference | NA |
| PAG Description | The insulin resistance of type II diabetes appears to be caused in part by the presence of high levels of lipids in cells such as skeletal muscle where this would not normally be found. The presence of excess lipid stores in skeletal muscle cells interferes with energy metabolism, impairing glucose oxidation and insulin response. Skeletal muscle is one of the primary glucose-consuming tissues, giving it a central role in insulin resistance. The increased risk of diabetes associated with obesity may be caused by increased lipid deposits in skeletal muscle and liver, creating insulin resistance. |
| Species | Homo sapiens |
| nCoCo Score | 2,769 |
| Base PAG ID | WAG000014 |
| Human Phenotyte Annotation | |
| Curator | PAGER curation team |
| Curator Contact | PAGER-contact@googlegroups.com |
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