Pancreatic α-cell hyperplasia and hyperglucagonemia due to a glucagon receptor splice mutation
Glucagon stimulates hepatic glucose production by activating specific glucagon receptors in the liver, which in turn increase hepatic glycogenolysis as well as gluconeogenesis and ureagenesis from amino acids. Conversely, glucagon secretion is regulated by concentrations of glucose and amino acids....
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Bioscientifica
2016-11-01
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| Series: | Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Case Reports |
| Online Access: | https://www.edmcasereports.com/articles/endocrinology-diabetes-and-metabolism-case-reports/10.1530/EDM-16-0081 |