| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010762 | Pharmacological Reports | 2013 | 5 Pages |
Abstract
It is suggested that methyl octanoate and n-octanol can mimic the effects of FFAs on the pancreatic β-cell via modulation of VRAC activity. The structural requirements for this effect appear to be a medium or long chain aliphatic compound containing at least one oxygen atom.
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Authors
Len Best, Peter D. Brown,