Model for glucagon secretion by pancreatic α-cells.

Model for glucagon secretion by pancreatic α-cells.

Glucagon hormone is synthesized and released by pancreatic α-cells, one of the islet-cell types. This hormone, along with insulin, maintains blood glucose levels within the physiological range. Glucose stimulates glucagon release at low concentrations (hypoglycemia). However, the mechanisms involved...

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Main Authors: Virginia González-Vélez, Geneviève Dupont, Amparo Gil, Alejandro González, Iván Quesada
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2012-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/pmid/22412861/?tool=EBI

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