Nutrient-Sensing Mechanisms in the Gut as Therapeutic Targets for Diabetes
The small intestine is traditionally viewed as an organ that mediates nutrient digestion and absorption. This view has recently been revised owing to the ability of the duodenum to sense nutrient influx and trigger negative feedback loops to inhibit glucose production and food intake to maintain met...
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| Format: | Online |
| Language: | English |
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American Diabetes Association
2013
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| Online Access: | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3749331/ |