Effects of angiotensin II AT1 receptor inhibition and exercise training on insulin action in rats on high-fat diet

Jan 3, 2012Life sciences

How blocking angiotensin II receptors and exercise training affect insulin response in rats fed a high-fat diet

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Abstract

Combined treatment with candesartan cilexetil and exercise significantly improved glucose tolerance in high-fat diet-fed rats.

  • Oral glucose tolerance tests indicated better glucose tolerance with the combination treatment compared to each treatment alone.
  • Exercise training and candesartan cilexetil alone improved glucose infusion rates, with the combination showing further enhancement.
  • Systolic blood pressure improved with candesartan cilexetil, while exercise alone did not affect it.
  • High-fat diet reduced Glut-4 protein levels in soleus muscle, but exercise increased these levels, unlike candesartan cilexetil.

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