Functional limitations to glucose uptake in muscles comprised of different fiber types

Skeletal muscle glucose uptake requires delivery of glucose to the sarcolemma, transport across the sarcolemma, and the irreversible phosphorylation of glucose by hexokinase (HK) inside the cell.

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Published in:American journal of physiology: endocrinology and metabolism 2001-06, Vol.43 (6), p.E994-E999
Main Authors: HALSETH, Amy E, BRACY, Deanna P, WASSERMAN, David H
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Biological and medical sciences
Endocrine system
Fibers
Fundamental and applied biological sciences. Psychology
Glucose
Striated muscle. Tendons
Vertebrates: osteoarticular system, musculoskeletal system
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Summary:Skeletal muscle glucose uptake requires delivery of glucose to the sarcolemma, transport across the sarcolemma, and the irreversible phosphorylation of glucose by hexokinase (HK) inside the cell.
ISSN:0193-1849
1522-1555