Peroxisome Proliferator-Activated Receptors and Hepatitis C Virus-Induced Insulin Resistance

Insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes are associated with hepatitis C virus infection. A wealth of clinical and experimental data suggests that the virus is directly interfering with the insulin signalling in hepatocytes. In the case of at least one viral genotype (the type 3a), insulin resistance...

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Main Author: Francesco Negro
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2009-01-01
Series:PPAR Research
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2009/483485
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