Immuno-localization of glucose transporter 4 in healthy human gingiva

Background: The gingiva has been shown to be a target tissue for several hormones. Insulin induces uptake of glucose in the peripheral tissues by upregulating the Glucose transporter 4 expression. Little information is available on the expression of Glucose transporter 4 in human gingiva. Aim: In t...

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Main Authors: Suresh Ranga Rao, Sandhya Sundaram, Vamsi Lavu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2012-01-01
Series:Indian Journal of Dental Research
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Online Access:http://www.ijdr.in/article.asp?issn=0970-9290;year=2012;volume=23;issue=5;spage=565;epage=567;aulast=Rao