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Endocrinology
Increased islet mass is linked to decreased islet blood flow during pregnancy
May 31st, 2004
Increased islet mass is linked to decreased islet blood flow during pregnancy. "Increased blood perfusion of pancreatic islets is seen during various conditions of increased demand for insulin secretion. Pregnancy confers an increased need for insulin secretion, met by increased islet mass and volume as well as a decreased threshold for glucose-induced insulin secretion. In the present study, whole pancreatic and islet blood flow were studied with a microsphere technique in Wistar rats on days 15, 18 and 20 of pregnancy and days 2 and 7 postpartum," scientists in Sweden report. "There were no changes in total pancreatic blood flow during pregnancy...
Source: Obesity & Diabetes Week (2004-05-31)
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