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The estrogenic effect of bisphenol a disrupts pancreatic [beta]-cell function in vivo and induces insulin resistance

Authors :
Alonso-Magdalena, Paloma
Morimoto, Sumiko
Ripoll, Cristina
Fuentes, Esther
Nadal, Angel
Source :
Environmental Health Perspectives. Jan, 2006, Vol. 114 Issue 1, p106, 7 p.
Publication Year :
2006

Abstract

The function of the pancreatic [beta]-cell is the storage and release of insulin, the main hormone involved in blood glucose homeostasis. The results in this article show that the widespread [...]

Subjects

Subjects :
Diabetes

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00916765
Volume :
114
Issue :
1
Database :
Gale General OneFile
Journal :
Environmental Health Perspectives
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsgcl.142058017