Glucagon: An Incomplete and Biased Review with Selected References |
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Authors: | FOA PIERO P |
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Institution: | Department of Research, Sinai Hospital of Detroit Detroit, Michigan 48235 |
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Abstract: | This review summarizes the biochemistry, mode of action, physiologicfunctions, and clinical usefulness of glucagon, with emphasison its role as a mobilizer of glycogen and fat, when adequateamount of exogenous nutrients are unavailable (starvation, heavyexercise, neonatal state) or cannot be properly utilized (diabetesmellitus). The "anti-insulin" properties of glucagon and thelessons of comparative physiology are reviewed. |
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