Potential Mechanisms Underlying Hypoxia-Induced Diabetes in a Rodent Model: Implications for COVID-19

Previous studies reported that repetitive hypoxia in rat pups reduces insulin secretion and elevates fasting blood glucose levels; these sequelae persisted for several months. This report describes how episodic hypoxic events elevate a chloride ion exporter, K<sup>+</sup>-Cl<sup>−&...

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Main Authors: Eung-Kwon Pae, Ronald M. Harper
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-12-01
Series:Children
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9067/8/12/1178