Differential effects of statins on the pancreatic beta cell

Statins are widely used in the treatment of atherosclerosis and hypercholesterolemia, both of which are comorbidities of obesity. However, the effects statins have on insulin homeostasis are relatively unknown and may increase one’s risk for type-II diabetes mellitus. INS-1 pancreatic β-cells, were...

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Main Author: Bodde, Jacob
Other Authors: Hamilton, James
Language:en_US
Published: 2019
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Online Access:https://hdl.handle.net/2144/36260