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Apoptosis
Researchers from Shandong University discuss findings in apoptosis
March 30th, 2009
According to recent research from Jinan, People's Republic of China, "Diabetes mellitus is a metabolic disorder characterized by elevated blood sugar and progressive failure of insulin-producing ss -cells. Persistent hyperglycemia and blood sugar fluctuation are two general phenomena in diabetic patients, and both of them can result in an increased frequency of ss-cell apoptosis." "Therefore, rescuing pancreatic ss-cells from glucotoxicity-incluced ss-cell apoptosis is increasing viewed as a promising means for curing. The aim of this study was to investigate whether adiponectin, an important cytokine expressed in adipose tissue, has a potential for the application as...
Source: Obesity & Diabetes Week (2009-03-30)
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