von Hippel-Lindau (VHL) tumor suppressor protein deficiency effect on pancreatic islet cells
Summary:
Analysis of pancreatic islet cells deficient for the von Hippel-Lindau tumor suppressor protein from 18 to 26 wk-old animals. Loss of Vhlh in beta-cells leads to impaired glucose tolerance and to abnormal insulin secretion. Results provide insight into the role of Vhlh in pancreatic beta cells.
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