申请人:Newgard B. Christopher
公开号:US20070110716A1
公开(公告)日:2007-05-17
Provided are methods and reagents for reducing ketone levels (for example, β-hydroxybutyrate) in skeletal muscle. Also provided are methods and reagents for treating insulin resistant states, such as diabetes. Further provided are screening methods for identifying compounds to reduce skeletal muscle ketone levels and/or to treat insulin resistance, for example, insulin resistance associated with diabetes.