Beta-Cell Mass in Obesity and Type 2 Diabetes, and Its Relation to Pancreas Fat: A Mini-Review
Type 2 diabetes (T2DM) is characterized by insulin resistance and beta-cell dysfunction. Although insulin resistance is assumed to be a main pathophysiological feature of the development of T2DM, recent studies have revealed that a deficit of functional beta-cell mass is an essential factor for the...
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Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2020-12-01
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Series: | Nutrients |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/12/12/3846 |