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CFTR is involved in the regulation of glucagon secretion in human and rodent alpha cells.
Scientific reports - 7 Mar 2017
Edlund Anna, Pedersen Morten Gram, Lindqvist Andreas, Wierup Nils, Flodström-Tullberg Malin, Eliasson Lena
Abstract excerpt
Glucagon is the main counterregulatory hormone in the body. Still, the mechanism involved in the regulation of glucagon secretion from pancreatic alpha cells remains elusive. Dysregulated glucagon secretion is common in patients with Cystic Fibrosis (CF) that develop CF related diabetes (CFRD). CF is caused by a mutation in the Cl- channel Cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator (CFTR), but whether...
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