2022American Journal of Physiology-Endocrinology and MetabolismOpen access

Glucagon receptor signaling at white adipose tissue does not regulate lipolysis

Anastasiia Vasileva, Tyler Marx, Jacqueline L. Beaudry, Jennifer H. Stern

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It has been postulated that glucagon stimulates lipolysis and fatty acid release from white adipose tissue. We observed no metabolic effects of eliminating or activating glucagon receptor signaling at white adipose tissue.

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It has been postulated that glucagon stimulates lipolysis and fatty acid release from white adipose tissue. We observed no metabolic effects of eliminating or activating glucagon receptor signaling at white adipose tissue.

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It has been postulated that glucagon stimulates lipolysis and fatty acid release from white adipose tissue. We observed no metabolic effects of eliminating or activating glucagon receptor signaling at white adipose tissue.

Key concepts: Lipolysis, White adipose tissue, Adipose tissue, Glucagon, Endocrinology, Internal medicine, Glucagon receptor, Receptor

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