Constitutive activation of the renin-angiotensin system reduces visceral fat and improves glucose tolerance in mice

Conclusion:
Chronic RAS activation is not sufficient to cause insulin resistance in mice. Moreover, adaptation to constitutive RAS activation in mice results in a better glucose tolerance.

Source: Journal of the Renin-Angiotensin-Aldosterone System : JRAAS - December 12, 2014 Category: Biomedical Science Authors: Favre, G. A., Lebrun, P., Lopez, P., Butori, C., Hofman, P., Esnault, V. L., Van Obberghen, E. Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research