Body temperature sensor, TRPM2, promotes insulin secretion

Wednesday, January 5, 2011 - 07:40 in Health & Medicine

Researchers in Japan have found that the TRPM2 ion channel in pancreatic beta-cells is important for insulin secretion stimulated by glucose and gastrointestinal hormone (incretin) secreted after food intake.

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