Intravenous glucose tolerance test in Macaca radiata radiata.

Sathya, K; Balamurugan, A N; Savithiri, S; Gunasekaran, S

Sathya, K; Balamurugan, A N; Savithiri, S; Gunasekaran, S.

Indian J Physiol Pharmacol ; 1997 Apr; 41(2): 176-8

Article in English | IMSEAR | ID: sea-106159

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ABSTRACT

A reliable method for performing sensitive intravenous glucose tolerance tests in monkeys has been standardized. This helps in assessment of beta cell function. A normal curve for glucose disposal is constructed. A high variability in insulin levels is also documented.

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Animals; Blood Glucose/analysis; Blood Specimen Collection; Disease Models, Animal; Female; Glucose Tolerance Test/standards; Insulin/blood; Islets of Langerhans/physiology; Macaca radiata/blood; Male; Radioimmunoassay; Reference Values

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Full text: Available Index: IMSEAR (South-East Asia) Main subject: Reference Values / Blood Glucose / Female / Male / Radioimmunoassay / Blood Specimen Collection / Islets of Langerhans / Disease Models, Animal / Glucose Tolerance Test / Insulin Type of study: Prognostic study Language: English Journal: Indian J Physiol Pharmacol Year: 1997 Type: Article

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