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G protein-coupled receptor 39 deficiency is associated with pancreatic islet dysfunction.
Endocrinology - 1 Jun 2009
Holst Birgitte, Egerod Kristoffer L, Jin Chunyu, Petersen Pia Steen, Østergaard Mette Viberg, Hald Jacob, Sprinkel A M Ejernaes, Størling Joachim, Mandrup-Poulsen Thomas, Holst Jens J, Thams Peter, Orskov Cathrine, Wierup Nils, Sundler Frank, Madsen Ole D, Schwartz Thue W
Abstract excerpt
G protein-coupled receptor (GPR)-39 is a seven-transmembrane receptor expressed mainly in endocrine and metabolic tissues that acts as a Zn(++) sensor signaling mainly through the G(q) and G(12/13) pathways. The expression of GPR39 is regulated by hepatocyte nuclear factor (HNF)-1alpha and HNF-4alpha, and in the present study, we addressed the importance of GPR39 for glucose homeostasis and pancreatic islets...
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