Abstract
The reduced incretin effect in subjects with type 2 diabetes is accompanied by a severely impaired insulinotropic effect of the incretin hormone glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide (GIP). The K(ATP) channels of the beta-cell appear to be essential for the function of GIP in mice, and mutations in the gene encoding these channels have been linked to the development of type 2 diabetes. With this study we therefore aimed at clarifying the role of K(ATP) channel malfunction in the impaired function of GIP.
Originalsprog | Engelsk |
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Tidsskrift | Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism |
Vol/bind | 94 |
Udgave nummer | 2 |
Sider (fra-til) | 603-8 |
Antal sider | 6 |
ISSN | 0021-972X |
DOI | |
Status | Udgivet - 1 feb. 2009 |