Effects of Nutrient Intake during Pregnancy and Lactation on the Endocrine Pancreas of the Offspring
The pancreas has an essential role in the regulation of glucose homeostasis by secreting insulin, the only hormone with a blood glucose lowering effect in mammals. Several circulating molecules are able to positively or negatively influence insulin secretion. Among them, nutrients such as fatty acid...
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| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2019-11-01
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| Series: | Nutrients |
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| Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/11/11/2708 |