| Literature DB >> 18292465 |
Marzieh Salehi1, Benedikt A Aulinger, David A D'Alessio.
Abstract
Progressive insulin secretory defects, due to either functional abnormalities of the pancreatic beta-cells or a reduction in beta-cell mass, are the cornerstone of type 2 diabetes. Incretin-based drugs hold the potential to improve glucose tolerance by immediate favorable effect on beta-cell physiology as well as by expanding or at least maintaining beta-cell mass, which may delay the progression of the disease. Long-term studies in humans are needed to elaborate on these effects.Entities:
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Year: 2008 PMID: 18292465 PMCID: PMC2528856 DOI: 10.1210/er.2007-0031
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Endocr Rev ISSN: 0163-769X Impact factor: 19.871