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  • In one, a hormone called apelin, which is produced in fat tissues, was injected intravenously into normal and obese mice, and was found to significantly reduce blood sugar levels.

    Science Friday: Video Podcast 2009

  • In one, a hormone called apelin, which is produced in fat tissues, was injected intravenously into normal and obese mice, and was found to significantly reduce blood sugar levels.

    sciencefriday.com - making science user-friendly 2008

  • The effects of long-term apelin treatment in mice will be examined next to see if it can prevent

    Medlogs - Recent stories 2008

  • The hormone, called apelin, significantly lowered blood sugar levels when injected intravenously into normal and obese mice, according to a study published in the November issue of the journal glucose tolerance and improve glucose uptake in mice that are obese and insulin resistant.

    Medlogs - Recent stories 2008

  • In the new study, led by Philippe Valet, researchers have found that our cells are equipped with a second pathway for the assimilation of glucose, which involves "apelin".

    dailyindia.com News Feed 2008

  • In the new study, led by Philippe Valet, researchers have found that our cells are equipped with a second pathway for the assimilation of glucose, which involves "apelin".

    dailyindia.com News Feed 2008

  • In the new study, led by Philippe Valet, researchers have found that our cells are equipped with a second pathway for the assimilation of glucose, which involves "apelin".

    dailyindia.com News Feed 2008

  • We examined the association of genetic variants in the apelin-APJ system and angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 (ACE2) with BP responses to potassium supplementation.

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  • "Our objective was to assess how apelin plasma levels changed post-transplantation as well as to determine the relationship between increased apelin levels and heart function," added Dr. Gao.

    PhysOrg.com - latest science and technology news stories 2010

  • According to the researchers, apelin, known to be a potent inotropic agent, was recently recognized as an important regulator of myocardial cell specification and heart development.

    PhysOrg.com - latest science and technology news stories 2010

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