Involvement of Oxidative Stress in Suppression of Insulin Biosynthesis under Diabetic Conditions

Type 2 diabetes is characterized by pancreatic β-cell dysfunction and insulin resistance, and the number of patients has markedly increased worldwide. In the diabetic state, hyperglycemia per se and subsequent induction of oxidative stress decrease insulin biosynthesis and secretion, leading to the...

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Main Authors: Taka-aki Matsuoka, Hideaki Kaneto
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2012-10-01
Series:International Journal of Molecular Sciences
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1422-0067/13/10/13680