[Apoptosis induced by free fatty acids].
BACKGROUND AND AIMS: Elevated free fatty acid (FFA) levels are believed to be one of the major contributing factors in the pathogenesis of type 2 diabetes. FFAs enhance peripheral insulin resistance, promote beta-cell dysfunction, and trigger beta-cell death. The purpose of this study was to invest...
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Formato: | Journal article |
Lenguaje: | German |
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2003
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