Mechanisms of Glucocorticoid-Induced Ins
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Geer, Eliza B.; Islam, Julie; Buettner, Christoph
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Article
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2014
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Elsevier Science
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English
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Glucocorticoids (GCs) are critical in the regulation of energy homeostasis. GCs liberate energy substrates during stress by enhancing muscle protein breakdown, adipose tissue lipolysis, hepatic gluconeogenesis, and reducing glucose utilization, all of which elevate circulating glucose concentrations