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Geranylgeranyl pyrophosphate depletion by statins compromises skeletal muscle insulin sensitivity

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Statins are widely prescribed cholesterol‐lowering drugs but have been shown to increase the risk of type 2 diabetes mellitus. However, the molecular mechanisms underlying the diabetogenic effect of statins are… Click to show full abstract

Statins are widely prescribed cholesterol‐lowering drugs but have been shown to increase the risk of type 2 diabetes mellitus. However, the molecular mechanisms underlying the diabetogenic effect of statins are still not fully understood.

Keywords: pyrophosphate depletion; statins compromises; geranylgeranyl pyrophosphate; depletion statins; compromises skeletal; muscle

Journal Title: Journal of Cachexia, Sarcopenia and Muscle
Year Published: 2022

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