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Mitochondrial inhibition as a new approach for insulin sensitization. In obesity, mitochondria over-activation by substrates and insulin leads to reduction in AMPK activity. Insulin signaling activity is inhibited in the presence of AMPK inactivation. Inhibition of mitochondrial function is an alternative pathway in AMPK activation.
