| Literature DB >> 10913239 |
Abstract
Chromium is an essential trace element for mammals and is required for maintenance of proper carbohydrate and lipid metabolism. However, elucidating its function at a molecular level has proved to be problematic. Recent research has revealed that the chromium-binding oligopeptide chromodulin may play a unique role in the autoamplification of insulin signaling. Attempts to develop chromium-containing nutritional supplements and therapeutics are described.Entities:
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Year: 2000 PMID: 10913239 DOI: 10.1021/ar990073r
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Acc Chem Res ISSN: 0001-4842 Impact factor: 22.384