The role of the growth hormone/IGF-I system on islet cell growth and insulin action /

The study of diabetes mellitus is vital in this day and age because its incidence is increasing at an alarming rate. Diabetes results in the loss of function of beta-cells within the pancreas. Insulin resistance contributes to diabetes but the human body can compensate in various ways such as increa...

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Main Author: Robertson, Katherine.
Format: Others
Language:en
Published: McGill University 2007
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