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Insulin stimulates translocation of GLUT4 and glucose uptake in ischemic myocar dium in dog / 第二军医大学学报
Academic Journal of Second Military Medical University ; (12): 112-114, 2001.
Artículo en Chino | WPRIM | ID: wpr-735342
ABSTRACT

Objective:

To investigate whether insulin stimulates the translocation of glucose transporter-4 (GLUT4) and glucose uptak e in ischemic myocardium.

Methods:

Plasma concentration of gluc ose, lactate, free fatty acid and insulin were determined by autoanalyser, and G LUT4 was studied by Western blotting analysis.

Results:

Insulin increased GLUT4 significantly in sarcolemma of ischemic myocardium [(25±4)% vs (40±6)%], and GLUT4 content in intracellular membrane decreased proporti onally. The glucose uptake increased significantly in insulin-ischemic myocardi um. The uptake of insulin-ischemic myocardium was almost 2 times that of ischem ic myocardium.

Conclusion:

Insulin stimulation results in GLUT4 translocation and increases glucose uptake in ischemic myocardium. When myocardi al ischemia occurs, insulin is helpful in increasing myocardial glucose uptake a nd utilization.
Texto completo: Disponible Índice: WPRIM (Pacífico Occidental) Idioma: Chino Revista: Academic Journal of Second Military Medical University Año: 2001 Tipo del documento: Artículo

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Texto completo: Disponible Índice: WPRIM (Pacífico Occidental) Idioma: Chino Revista: Academic Journal of Second Military Medical University Año: 2001 Tipo del documento: Artículo