Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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2552218 | Life Sciences | 2008 | 8 Pages |
Abstract
Oxidative stress contributes to the loss of glucose-induced insulin secretion (GSIS) during the onset of diabetes mellitus. Although immature rat islets have reduced GSIS compared to mature islets, they adapt better to oxidative stress and are a good model for understanding the causes involved in the destruction or survival of islet cells. These data support the idea that GSIS and resistance against oxidative stress in immature islets rely on NADH shuttle activities, with little contribution of reduced equivalents from the tricarboxylic acid cycle (TCAC).
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Authors
Luiz F. Stoppiglia, Luiz F. Rezende, Ana P.G. Cappelli, Fabiano Ferreira, Antonio C. Boschero,