Diet modification and metformin have a beneficial effect in a fly model of obesity and mucormycosis
Diet modification and metformin have a beneficial effect in a fly model of obesity and mucormycosis
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United States: Public Library of Science
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In an experimental model of obesity and hyperglycemia in Drosophila melanogaster we studied the effect of diet modification and administration of metformin on systemic infection with Rhizopus, a common cause of mucormycosis in diabetic patients. Female Wt-type Drosophila flies were fed regular (RF) or high-fat diet (HFD; 30% coconut oil) food with...
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Diet modification and metformin have a beneficial effect in a fly model of obesity and mucormycosis
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TN_cdi_plos_journals_1979819962
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/TN_cdi_plos_journals_1979819962
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1932-6203
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1932-6203
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10.1371/journal.pone.0108635
