| Literature DB >> 27942826 |
E Samols1,2, J I Stagner1,2, G C Weir1,2.
Abstract
In the canine pancreas alpha and beta adrenergic receptors exist on D cells with α stimulation inhibiting and β stimulation increasing somatostatin release. There are no dopaminergic receptors on D cells. Stimulation of muscarinic receptors causes mild inhibition of somatostatin secretion. Autonomic receptors on the D cell may be physiologically stimulated in vivo via local ganglionic and/or central autonomic drivers.Entities:
Keywords: Somatostatin; acetylcholine; adrenergic receptors; autonomic; cholinergic receptors; dopamine; glucagon; insulin; pancreas
Year: 1981 PMID: 27942826 DOI: 10.1007/BF00254507
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Diabetologia ISSN: 0012-186X Impact factor: 10.122