Pancreatic Metabolism, Blood Flow, and β-Cell Function in Obese Humans
Author(s) -
Henri Honka,
Jarna C. Hannukainen,
Miikka Tarkia,
Henry K. Karlsson,
Virva Saunavaara,
Paulina Salminen,
Minna Soinio,
Kirsi Mikkola,
Nobu Kudomi,
Vesa Oikonen,
Merja HaaparantaSolin,
Anne Roivainen,
Riitta Parkkola,
Patricia Iozzo,
Pirjo Nuutila
Publication year - 2014
Publication title -
the journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 2.206
H-Index - 353
eISSN - 1945-7197
pISSN - 0021-972X
DOI - 10.1210/jc.2013-4369
Subject(s) - medicine , endocrinology , carbohydrate metabolism , hyperinsulinemia , pancreas , glucose uptake , diabetes mellitus , in vivo , metabolism , blood flow , insulin , insulin resistance , biology , microbiology and biotechnology
Glucolipotoxicity is believed to induce pancreatic β-cell dysfunction in obesity. Previously, it has not been possible to study pancreatic metabolism and blood flow in humans.
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