Glucose-inhibition of glucagon secretion involves activation of GABAA-receptor chloride channels.
The endocrine part of the pancreas plays a central role in blood-glucose regulation. It is well established that an elevation of glucose concentration reduces secretion of the hyperglycaemia-associated hormone glucagon from pancreatic alpha 2 cells. The mechanisms involved, however, remain unknown....
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Format: | Journal article |
Language: | English |
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1989
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