Featured Publications
Mechanism of Insulin Action
White M. Mechanism of Insulin Action. 2024, 111-127. DOI: 10.1002/9781119697473.ch9.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchReceptor tyrosine kinasesTyrosine kinaseGrowth factor signalingSecrete sufficient insulinDysregulated insulin signalingPancreatic beta cellsMuscle insulin resistanceEnvironmental signalsSignal transductionInsulin signalingMuscle-specific deletionSystemic insulin actionSystemic insulin resistanceAdequate insulin responseFactor signalingInsulin-like growth factor signalingPlasma membraneInsulin resistanceInsulin receptorLigand bindingBeta cellsMetabolic stressChronic insulin resistanceGlucose transportTransphosphorylation
2018
Metabolic Dysfunction within Brown Adipose Tissue and Skeletal Muscle Caused by Complete Hepatic Insulin Resistance Is Reversible by FGF-21 Treatment
STOEHR O, TAO R, COPPS K, WHITE M. Metabolic Dysfunction within Brown Adipose Tissue and Skeletal Muscle Caused by Complete Hepatic Insulin Resistance Is Reversible by FGF-21 Treatment. Diabetes 2018, 67 DOI: 10.2337/db18-1873-p.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchHepatic insulin resistanceFGF-21Insulin resistanceGlucose toleranceSkeletal muscleGlucose uptakeAdipose tissue markersFGF-21 treatmentSkeletal muscle dysfunctionSystemic insulin resistanceBetter glucose toleranceSystemic glucose homeostasisDouble knockout miceBrown adipose tissueDeletion of FoxO1Hepatokine secretionThermogenesis markersHepatic infectionBody core temperatureGlucose intoleranceMuscle dysfunctionSevere hyperglycemiaControl miceInsulin sensitivityMetabolic dysfunction
2014
IRS2 integrates insulin/IGF1 signalling with metabolism, neurodegeneration and longevity
White M. IRS2 integrates insulin/IGF1 signalling with metabolism, neurodegeneration and longevity. Diabetes Obesity And Metabolism 2014, 16: 4-15. PMID: 25200290, DOI: 10.1111/dom.12347.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsInsulin/IGF1Central nervous systemInsulin-like signalingLife spanOrganisms showsCellular functionsNutrient homeostasisInsulin resistanceGenetic manipulationSystemic insulin resistanceClinical Alzheimer's diseaseType 2 diabetesEnergy homeostasisNeurodegenerative diseasesMetabolismNeurodegenerationCompensatory hyperinsulinaemiaHomeostasisProgressive neurodegenerationSystemic metabolismIGF1Excess insulinNervous systemAlzheimer's diseaseClinical perspective
2012
Integrating Metabolism and Longevity Through Insulin and IGF1 Signaling
Sadagurski M, White M. Integrating Metabolism and Longevity Through Insulin and IGF1 Signaling. Endocrinology And Metabolism Clinics Of North America 2012, 42: 127-148. PMID: 23391244, PMCID: PMC3982789, DOI: 10.1016/j.ecl.2012.11.008.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsInsulin/IGF1Central nervous systemLife spanOrganism longevityCellular functionsStress resistanceGenetic manipulationIGF1 signalingInsulin pathwayMetabolic homeostasisEnergy homeostasisPeripheral energy homeostasisSystemic insulin resistanceHomeostasisMetabolismSystemic metabolismNeuronal circuitsCompensatory hyperinsulinemiaInsulin resistanceIGF1Central regulationExcess insulinNervous systemLongevityNematodes
2004
Signaling Pathways: The Benefits of Good Communication
Fisher T, White M. Signaling Pathways: The Benefits of Good Communication. Current Biology 2004, 14: r1005-r1007. PMID: 15589136, DOI: 10.1016/j.cub.2004.11.024.Peer-Reviewed Original Research