Insulin decreases atherosclerotic plaque burden and increases plaque stability via nitric oxide synthase in apolipoprotein E-null mice

In conclusion, we demonstrate that insulin treatment decreases atherosclerotic plaque burden and increases plaque stability through NOS-dependent mechanisms.

Source: AJP: Endocrinology and Metabolism - July 20, 2016 Category: Endocrinology Authors: Mori, Y., Chiang, S., Bendeck, M. P., Giacca, A. Tags: Articles Source Type: research