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ATP-dependent potassium channels and type 2 diabetes mellitus.
Clinical biochemistry - 1 May 2015
Bonfanti Dianne Heloisa, Alcazar Larissa Pontes, Arakaki Priscila Akemi, Martins Laysa Toschi, Agustini Bruna Carla, de Moraes Rego Fabiane Gomes, Frigeri Henrique Ravanhol
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Diabetes mellitus is a public health problem, which affects a millions worldwide. Most diabetes cases are classified as type 2 diabetes mellitus, which is highly associated with obesity. Type 2 diabetes is considered a multifactorial disorder, with both environmental and genetic factors contributing to its development. An important issue linked with diabetes development is the failure of the insulin releasing...
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