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ea0044p174 | Obesity and Metabolism | SFEBES2016

Expression of insulin receptor and glucose transporter-4 in the skeletal muscle of chronically stressed rats

Morakinyo Ayodele , Iranloye Bolanle , Samuel Titilola , Mofolorunso Adekunle , Adegoke Adefunke

Stress defined as a disruption in the normal homeostatic functions of an organism caused by a stressor (a physiological or psychological challenge) is an unavoidable experience of life. Previous studies suggest that stress hormones have acute adverse effects on glycaemic control. The aim of this study was to assess the effect of chronic psychological and physical stress on the expression of insulin receptor (INSR) and glucose transporter-4 (GLUT4) in male Sprague–Dawley r...