Ectopic fat accumulation in human astrocytes impairs insulin action
Astrocytes provide neurons with structural support and energy in form of lactate, modulate synaptic transmission, are insulin sensitive and act as gatekeeper for water, ions, glutamate and second messengers. Furthermore, astrocytes are important for glucose sensing, possess neuroendocrine functions...
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| Main Authors: | , , , , , , , , , , |
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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The Royal Society
2020-09-01
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| Series: | Royal Society Open Science |
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| Online Access: | https://royalsocietypublishing.org/doi/10.1098/rsos.200701 |
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