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Title
Human skeletal muscle ceramide content is not a major factor in muscle insulin sensitivity.
Authors
Skovbro, M; Baranowski, M; Skov-Jensen, C; Flint, A; Dela, F; Gorski, J; Helge, J W
Abstract
In skeletal muscle, ceramides may be involved in the pathogenesis of insulin resistance through an attenuation of insulin signalling. This study investigated total skeletal muscle ceramide fatty acid content in participants exhibiting a wide range of insulin sensitivities.