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Pancreatic duodenal homeobox factor-1and diabetes mellitus type 2 (Review)
1 Apr 2008
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The homeobox domain transcription factor PDX-1 is essential for pancreatic development and for the maintenance of beta-cell function. The participation of pancreatic duodenal homeobox factor-1 (PDX-1) in the transcription of several genes which are essential for glucose sensing and insulin synthesis underlines its key role in beta-cells of the pancreas. PDX-1 binds to the promoter of insulin, glucose transporter...
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