ZJ Lu

Insulin Control of Blood Glucose and GLUT4 Expression in the Skeletal Muscle of Septic Rats

Issue:

Vol 64, Issue 2: March (2015)

DOI:

10.7727/wimj.2013.181

Pages:

62–70

Synopsis:

Insulin increased the expression of GLUT4 mRNA and GLUT4 in the skeletal muscle of septic rats. Blood glucose concentration of 8–10 mmol/L results in more glucose utilization than 6–8 mmol/L in the skeletal muscle of septic rats during insulin therapy.

ABSTRACT

Background: Insulin resistance is common in septic patients. The level at which the serum glucose should be maintained using insulin infusions for optimal utilization by skeletal muscles is not yet established.

Received:

28 May, 2013

Accepted:

03 Jul, 2013

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