Determining the effect of glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1) upon skeletal muscle metabolism and blood flow in older age

Age-related musculoskeletal and metabolic disorders often resulting from glucose intolerance due to age-related insulin resistance represent one of the most significant health problems in our ageing world. The incretin hormone glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) has shown to have positive effects on vas...

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Main Author: Jandova, Tereza
Format: Thesis (University of Nottingham only)
Language:English
Published: 2017
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Online Access:https://eprints.nottingham.ac.uk/43256/