pAKT and AKT quantification in retroperitoneal adipose tissue by WB (A-D).

<p><i>In vivo stimulus</i>: insulin 2IU/Kg (b.w) (i.v.). Graphs present mean O.D. ± S.E.M of the bands and n represents the number of animals used in each group. Studied groups: Control (n = 3); HFD (n = 3) and GK (n = 3). (*) p<0.05 <i>vs</i> control (+); (**) p<0.01 <i>vs</i> control (+); ($ $ $) p<0.001 as indicated in the graphs.