Characterization of Placental Insulin Signaling Pathways: Role of MAPK and Akt/PKB Phosphorylation

Authors :: BOILEAU, PASCAL
CAUZAC, MICHELE
PEREIRA, MARIE-ANGE
GIRARD, JEAN
HAUGUEL-DE MOUZON, SYLVIE
Source :: Diabetes. May 2000, Vol. 49 Issue 5, A3
Publication Year :: 2000
Abstract: Placental insulin receptors undergo autophosphorylation upon insulin stimulation but, their physiological significance and signaling capabilities have still to be established. The glycogen content is markedly increased in placenta of insulinopenic [...]

Subjects :: Research
Gestational diabetes -- Research
Insulin receptors -- Research
Insulin -- Receptors
Diabetes in pregnancy -- Research

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