Transcriptional regulation of lipid metabolism by fatty acids: a key determinant of pancreatic β-cell function

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Optimal pancreatic β-cell function is essential for the regulation of glucose homeostasis in both humans and animals and its impairment leads to the development of diabetes. Type 2 diabetes is a polygenic disease aggravated by enviro...

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Main Authors: Chan Catherine B, Fatehi-Hassanabad Zahra
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2005-01-01
Series:Nutrition & Metabolism
Online Access:http://www.nutritionandmetabolism.com/content/2/1/1

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