The potential role of human islet amyloid polypeptide in type 2 diabetes mellitus and Alzheimer’s diseases
Abstract Human Islet amyloid polypeptide (hIAPP) from pancreatic β cells in the islet of Langerhans has different physiological functions including inhibiting the release of insulin and glucagon. Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is an endocrine disorder due to relative insulin insufficiency and insul...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2023-05-01
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| Series: | Diabetology & Metabolic Syndrome |
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s13098-023-01082-1 |