Unraveling the cellular mechanism of insulin resistance in humans: new insights from magnetic resonance spectroscopy

Physiology (Bethesda). 2004 Aug:19:183-90. doi: 10.1152/physiol.00007.2004.

Abstract

Insulin resistance plays a major role in the pathogenesis of type 2 diabetes, yet despite much research the underlying mechanism responsible for it is poorly understood. In this review, some recent advances in the understanding of insulin resistance in humans that have been made by using magnetic resonance spectroscopy are discussed.

Publication types

  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 / physiopathology*
  • Humans
  • Insulin Resistance / physiology*
  • Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy*