Effect of Portal Glucose Sensing on Systemic Glucose Levels in SD and ZDF Rats.

The global epidemic of Type-2-Diabetes (T2D) highlights the need for novel therapeutic targets and agents. Roux-en-Y-Gastric-Bypass (RYGB) is the most effective treatment. Studies investigating the mechanisms of RYGB suggest a role for post-operative changes in portal glucose levels. We investigate...

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Main Authors: Atanu Pal, David B Rhoads, Ali Tavakkoli
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2016-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC5091783?pdf=render