Glucagon and glucose counterregulation: pancreatic α-cell function and dysfunction during hypoglycaemia
<p>The glucagon-secreting α-cell is vital for the maintenance of glucose homeostasis and prevention of hypoglycaemia. Despite its importance many aspects of α-cell physiology are disputed. Thus, in this thesis, I aimed to elucidate several features of α-cell function – exploring how autonomic...
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Format: | Thesis |
Language: | English |
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2018
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