Exploring the Mediators That Promote Carotid Body Dysfunction in Type 2 Diabetes and Obesity Related Syndromes
Carotid bodies (CBs) are peripheral chemoreceptors that sense changes in blood O<sub>2</sub>, CO<sub>2</sub>, and pH levels. Apart from ventilatory control, these organs are deeply involved in the homeostatic regulation of carbohydrates and lipid metabolism and inflammation....
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| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2020-08-01
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| Series: | International Journal of Molecular Sciences |
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| Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/1422-0067/21/15/5545 |