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Overexpression of Bcl-XL in beta-cells prevents cell death but impairs mitochondrial signal for...

Authors :
Yun-Ping Zhou
Pena, John C.
Source :
American Journal of Physiology. Feb2000 Part 1 of 2, Vol. 278 Issue 2, pE340. 12p. 9 Color Photographs, 1 Black and White Photograph, 1 Diagram, 1 Chart, 20 Graphs.
Publication Year :
2000

Abstract

Studies the effects of Bcl-XL in the pancreatic beta cell by producing two cell lines using different forms of the rat insulin promoter. Observation of glucose intolerance; Reduction in glucose-induced insulin secretion and hyperglycemia due to overexpression of Bcl-XL and defect in mitochondrial nutrient metabolism.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00029513
Volume :
278
Issue :
2
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
American Journal of Physiology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
2921740