Mechanisms of the Regulation and Dysregulation of Glucagon Secretion
Glucagon, a hormone secreted by pancreatic alpha cells, contributes to the maintenance of normal blood glucose concentration by inducing hepatic glucose production in response to declining blood glucose. However, glucagon hypersecretion contributes to the pathogenesis of type 2 diabetes. Moreover, d...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2020-01-01
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| Series: | Oxidative Medicine and Cellular Longevity |
| Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2020/3089139 |