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Thyroid hormone potentiates insulin
 signaling and attenuates hyperglycemia and insulin resistance in a mouse model of type 2 diabetes

Yi Lin, Zhongjie Sun

British Journal of Pharmacology · 2010 · 89 citations · 32 references

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Abstract

T3 potentiated insulin signaling, improved insulin sensitivity, and increased insulin synthesis, which may contribute to its anti-diabetic effects. These findings may provide new approaches to the treatment of type 2 diabetes.

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