Insulin resistance, defined as a defect in insulin-mediated control of glucose metabolism in
tissues—prominently in muscle, fat and liver—is one of the earliest manifestations of a …

The molecular mechanisms of cellular insulin action have been the focus of much
investigation since the discovery of the hormone 100 years ago. Insulin action is impaired in …

The metabolic syndrome—otherwise called syndrome X, insulin resistance syndrome,
Reaven syndrome, and “the deadly quartet”—is the name given to the aggregate of clinical …

Pre-diabetes and diabetes are a global epidemic, and the associated neuropathic
complications create a substantial burden on both the afflicted patients and society as a …

Quercetin, one of the most taken flavonoid with diet, belongs to the family of flavonols in
which kaempferol and myricetin are also found. Quercetin occurs as a glycoside (with linked …

The SLC2 genes code for a family of GLUT proteins that are part of the major facilitator
superfamily (MFS) of membrane transporters. Crystal structures have recently revealed how …

Carbohydrates are the most abundant class of energy yielding nutrients which is
economically indispensable in commercial fish feed formulations. But, the ability of farmed …

Glucose is a primary energy source for most cells and an important substrate for many
biochemical reactions. As glucose is a need of each and every cell of the body, so are the …

Metabolic syndrome (MS) is a collection of cardiometabolic risk factors that includes obesity,
insulin resistance, hypertension, and dyslipidemia. Although there has been significant …

Aerobic exercise training and resistance exercise training are both well-known for their
ability to improve human health; especially in individuals with type 2 diabetes. However …