The study proposes the immune system as a major regulator of blood sugar. The functions of hormones like insulin and glucagon ...

Traditionally, blood sugar regulation has been attributed to the hormones insulin and glucagon, both produced by the pancreas. Insulin lowers blood glucose by promoting its uptake into cells, while ...

New study shows that the gene G6PC2 plays an important role in regulating glucagon, a hormone that raises blood sugar levels.

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Developmental biology is the field of biology that studies the processes by which multicellular organisms grow and develop, controlled by their genes. Knowledge of normal developmental processes ...

Our research covers several areas including the study of islet endocrine cell physiology, identity and connectivity, biomarkers for type 2 diabetes, the role of nutrient regulated protein kinases, ...

It isn’t known whether Baqsimi (glucagon) is safe to use while pregnant or breastfeeding. Certain factors, including the risks of not treating your condition during pregnancy, may determine ...

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