Increased liver glycogen levels enhance exercise capacity in mice
Iliana López‐Soldado, Joan J. Guinovart, Jordi Durán
Abstract
mice. Exercise-induced changes in skeletal muscle were similar in both genotypes. These results identify hepatic glycogen as a key regulator of endurance capacity in mice, an effect that may be exerted through the maintenance of blood glucose levels.
Topics & Concepts
GlycogenInternal medicineEndocrinologyGlucagonEndurance trainingSkeletal musclePhysical exerciseBiologyChemistryMedicineInsulinMuscle metabolism and nutritionAdipose Tissue and MetabolismExercise and Physiological Responses