The effects of apelin treatment on a rat model of type 2 diabetes

AKCILAR R., TURGUT S., CANER V., Akcılar A., AYADA C., ELMAS L., ...More

ADVANCES IN MEDICAL SCIENCES, vol.60, no.1, pp.94-100, 2015 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 60 Issue: 1
  • Publication Date: 2015
  • Doi Number: 10.1016/j.advms.2014.11.001
  • Journal Name: ADVANCES IN MEDICAL SCIENCES
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.94-100
  • Kütahya Health Sciences University Affiliated: No

Abstract

Purpose: Apelin is an adipokine that plays a role in the regulation of many biological functions in mammals including the neuroendocrine, cardiovascular, immune systems, glucose homeostasis and obesity. It can act via autocrine, paracrine, endocrine, and exocrine signaling. We aimed to identify the role of apelin pathophysiology of diabetes.