Factors contributing to altered insulin levels of PWD/PhJ and WSB/EiJ wild-derived inbred mice

Insulin is a key hormone in the regulation of blood glucose. Type 2 diabetes (T2D) results from insufficient insulin-producing β cells in pancreatic islets or insufficient insulin secretion to maintain glucose homeostasis. Genetic variability is a major factor affecting type 2 diabetes (T2D) develop...

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Main Author: Ho, Man Ki Maggie
Language:English
Published: University of British Columbia 2014
Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/2429/46452