<i>In vivo</i> stimulation of oestrogen receptor α increases insulin‐stimulated skeletal muscle glucose uptake
説明
<jats:p><jats:bold>Non‐technical summary </jats:bold> Previous studies show that oestrogen is beneficial for maintaining blood glucose levels and helping the body respond to insulin. Despite these previous findings, the mechanism by which oestrogen acts is unknown. We show that specific activation of oestrogen receptor α (ERα) increases glucose uptake into skeletal muscle when insulin is present. Activation of oestrogen receptor β (ERβ) alone or activation of both ERα and ERβ together did not increase glucose uptake into skeletal muscle. This suggests that oestrogen's beneficial effect occurs by activating ERα. These results have important implications for understanding the mechanisms of glucose homeostasis, particularly in postmenopausal women with low oestrogen levels.</jats:p>
収録刊行物
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- The Journal of Physiology
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The Journal of Physiology 589 (8), 2041-2054, 2011-04
Wiley
