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Effect of genetic variation in Kv1.3 on olfactory function.
Diabetes/metabolism research and reviews - 1 Sept 2009
Guthoff Martina, Tschritter Otto, Berg Daniela, Liepelt Inga, Schulte Claudia, Machicao Fausto, Haering Hans-Ulrich, Fritsche Andreas
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Olfactory function is reduced in aged humans and diabetes mellitus patients. However, little is known about the pathogenic mechanisms leading to olfactory dysfunction. Recently, it has been shown that the voltage-gated potassium channel Kv1.3 is regulated by insulin and is highly expr...
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