Drouhault R, Courtes AM, Dufy B. Hyperglycemic effect in the rabbit induced by ACTH4-10.
EXPERIENTIA 1983;
39:920-2. [PMID:
6307740 DOI:
10.1007/bf01990439]
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Abstract
In the rabbit, a single i.v. administration of ACTH4-10 (130 micrograms/kg) induces hyperglycemia. As ACTH4-10 also induces hypocalcemia and inhibits insulin secretion, we suggest that hypocalcemia, inhibition of insulin secretion, and hyperglycemia, are closely related.
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