학술논문
Sexual dimorphism in glucose metabolism is shaped by androgen-driven gut microbiome
Document Type
article
Author
Source
Nature Communications, Vol 12, Iss 1, Pp 1-14 (2021)
Subject
Language
English
ISSN
2041-1723
Abstract
Male sex is a risk factor for impaired glucose metabolism and type 2 diabetes. Here the authors identify that androgen modulates the gut microbiome, which drives insulin resistance and contributes to sexual dimorphism in glucose metabolism in mice.