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Serotonin Regulates Pancreatic β-Cell Mass during Pregnancy
During pregnancy, the energy requirements of the fetus impose changes in maternal metabolism. Increasing insulin resistance in the mother maintains nutrient flow to the growing fetus, while prolactin and placental lactogen counterbalance this resistance and prevent maternal hyperglycemia by driving...
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Formato: | Texto |
Lenguaje: | English |
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2010
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Acceso en línea: | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2921604/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20581837 http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/nm.2173 |