Pâncreas endócrino.

The islets of Langerhans provide energy storage and disposal, and protection from plasma glucose excursions, especially hypoglycemia. Insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (IDDM) results from autoimmune beta-cell damage. Prevention of IDDM has already been achieved in animal investigation and some cen...

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Main Authors: L Cortesão, A M Saraiva, L Guerreiro
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Ordem dos Médicos 1995-12-01
Series:Acta Médica Portuguesa
Online Access:https://www.actamedicaportuguesa.com/revista/index.php/amp/article/view/2779