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Fibroblast Growth Factor 21 Reverses Hepatic Steatosis, Increases Energy Expenditure, and Improves Insulin Sensitivity in Diet-Induced Obese Mice

Diabetes · 2008 · Vol. 58(1) · pp. 250–259
Jing XuDavid J. LloydClarence HaleShanaka StanislausMichelle ChenGlenn SivitsSteven VonderfechtRandy HechtYue‐Sheng LiRichard LindbergJinlong ChenDae Young JungZhiyou ZhangHwi-Jin KoJason K. KimMurielle M. Véniant

Abstract

FGF21 corrects multiple metabolic disorders in DIO mice and has the potential to become a powerful therapeutic to treat hepatic steatosis, obesity, and type 2 diabetes.

Fibroblast Growth Factor ResearchKruppel-like factors researchEpigenetics and DNA MethylationFGF21EndocrinologyInternal medicineSteatosisLipid metabolismInsulin resistanceTriglycerideFatty liverType 2 diabetesInsulin

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MiceAnimalsBlood GlucoseBody WeightCalorimetryDietary FatsEnergy MetabolismFatty LiverFibroblast Growth FactorsGlucokinaseInsulinInsulin ResistanceLipidsMaleMice, Inbred C57BL
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