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Preventing muscle wasting: pro‐insulin C‐peptide prevents loss in muscle mass in streptozotocin‐diabetic rats

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C‐peptide therapy exerts several positive actions on nerves, vasculature, smooth muscle relaxation, kidney function and bone. To date, the role of C‐peptide in preventing type 1 diabetes‐related muscle atrophy has… Click to show full abstract

C‐peptide therapy exerts several positive actions on nerves, vasculature, smooth muscle relaxation, kidney function and bone. To date, the role of C‐peptide in preventing type 1 diabetes‐related muscle atrophy has not been investigated. Our aim was to evaluate if C‐peptide infusion prevents muscle wasting in diabetic rats.

Keywords: diabetic rats; preventing muscle; muscle wasting; wasting pro; muscle; peptide

Journal Title: Journal of Cachexia, Sarcopenia and Muscle
Year Published: 2023

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