Cell Autonomous Dysfunction and Insulin Resistance in Pancreatic α Cells
2019 ◽
Vol 20
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pp. 3699
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To date, type 2 diabetes is considered to be a “bi-hormonal disorder” rather than an “insulin-centric disorder,” suggesting that glucagon is as important as insulin. Although glucagon increases hepatic glucose production and blood glucose levels, paradoxical glucagon hypersecretion is observed in diabetes. Recently, insulin resistance in pancreatic α cells has been proposed to be associated with glucagon dysregulation. Moreover, cell autonomous dysfunction of α cells is involved in the etiology of diabetes. In this review, we summarize the current knowledge about the physiological and pathological roles of glucagon.
2003 ◽
Vol 285
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pp. E718-E728
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2020 ◽
Vol 2020
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pp. 1-8
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2009 ◽
Vol 11
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pp. 1100-1113
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Vol 282
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pp. E38-E45
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1998 ◽
Vol 274
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pp. E162-E171
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Vol 142
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pp. 403
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