Effects of chronic dexamethasone administration on hyperglycemia and insulin release in goats
Abstract Background Dexamethasone (Dex), a synthetic glucocorticoid, is among the most commonly used drugs worldwide in animals and humans as an anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressive agent. GC has profound effects on plasma glucose level and other metabolic conditions. However, the effect of prolo...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2018-03-01
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| Series: | Journal of Animal Science and Biotechnology |
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| Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s40104-018-0242-4 |