Implications of Fibroblast growth factor/Klotho system in glucose metabolism and diabetes
Fibroblast growth factors (FGFs)/Klotho system is a new biological system with relevant metabolic implications. Endocrine FGFs are molecules involved in important aspects of glucose metabolism (including hepatic glucose synthesis, glucose uptake, insulin sensitivity…). Moreover, these factors have been related to the pathophysiology of diabetes mellitus. In addition, they can offer new potential therapeutic targets for treatment of diabetes.
Source: Cytokine and Growth Factor Reviews - Category: Molecular Biology Authors: Javier Donate-Correa, Ernesto Martín-Núñez, Nayra Pérez Delgado, Mercedes Muros de Fuentes, Alberto Ortiz Arduan, Carmen Mora-Fernández, Juan F. Navarro González Tags: Mini review Source Type: research