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Central brain GLP-1 receptor activation during hyperglycemia induces muscle insulin resistance and increases insulin secretion, thereby redirecting glucose flux to favor hepatic glycogen storage over muscle glycogen storage.

Brain GLP-1 signaling acts as a switch during high blood sugar states to prioritize liver glycogen storage over muscle storage. This is achieved by increasing insulin secretion and inducing temporary muscle insulin resistance. This mechanism prepares the body for the next fasting period by ensuring liver glycogen is replenished. This effect is specific to hyperglycemic conditions and does not occur during normal blood sugar levels.

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Our data show that during hyperglycemia, brain GLP-1 inhibited muscle glucose utilization and increased insulin secretion to favor hepatic glycogen stores, preparing efficiently for the next fasting state.
Claude Knauf · Journal of Clinical Investigation · 2005

Why this rating

Robust mechanistic evidence using multiple mouse models (WT, KO, MIRKO) and clamps, but results are from animal models.

Source

Brain glucagon-like peptide-1 increases insulin secretion and muscle insulin resistance to favor hepatic glycogen storage

Claude Knauf · Journal of Clinical Investigation · 2005

DOI 10.1172/jci25764

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