Cell metabolism
The most recent articles from:
August 2014
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Metformin is the most widely prescribed drug to lower glucose in type II diabetics, yet its mechanism of action remains controversial. A new study reveals that metformin inhibits mitochondrial glycerol-3-phosphate dehydrogenase, triggering reduction of the cytosolic NADH/NAD(+) pool and impaired utilization of redox-dependent substrates for gluconeogenesis (Madiraju et al., 2014).
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The breakdown of cellular fat stores fuels energy production and multiple anabolic processes. Albert et al. (2014) demonstrate that the lack of hormone-sensitive lipase, a member of the enzyme trio that catabolizes fat, has pronounced effects on lipid metabolism, glucose homeostasis, and cell signaling in humans.