The Role of the α Cell in the Pathogenesis of Diabetes: A World beyond the Mirror

The Role of the α Cell in the Pathogenesis of Diabetes: A World beyond the Mirror

Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM) is one of the most prevalent chronic metabolic disorders, and insulin has been placed at the epicentre of its pathophysiological basis. However, the involvement of impaired alpha (α) cell function has been recognized as playing an essential role in several diseases, s...

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Main Authors: María Sofía Martínez, Alexander Manzano, Luis Carlos Olivar, Manuel Nava, Juan Salazar, Luis D’Marco, Rina Ortiz, Maricarmen Chacín, Marion Guerrero-Wyss, Mayela Cabrera de Bravo, Clímaco Cano, Valmore Bermúdez, Lisse Angarita
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-09-01
Series:International Journal of Molecular Sciences
Subjects:
glucagon
Langerhans’ islets
type 2 diabetes
hyperglycaemia
hypoglycaemia
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1422-0067/22/17/9504

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