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Hills, Claire E. and Brunskill, Nigel J. (2008) Intracellular Signalling by C-Peptide. Experimental Diabetes Research, Vol.2008 . Article No: 635158. doi:10.1155/2008/635158 ISSN 1687-5214.
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Official URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2008/635158
Abstract
C-peptide, a cleavage product of the proinsulin molecule, has long been regarded as biologically inert, serving merely as a surrogate marker for insulin release. Recent findings demonstrate both a physiological and protective role of C-peptide when administered to individuals with type I diabetes. Data indicate that C-peptide appears to bind in nanomolar concentrations to a cell surface receptor which is most likely to be G-protein coupled. Binding of C-peptide initiates multiple cellular effects, evoking a rise in intracellular calcium, increased PI-3-kinase activity, stimulation of the Na(+)/K(+) ATPase, increased eNOS transcription, and activation of the MAPK signalling pathway. These cell signalling effects have been studied in multiple cell types from multiple tissues. Overall these observations raise the possibility that C-peptide may serve as a potential therapeutic agent for the treatment or prevention of long-term complications associated with diabetes.
Item Type: | Journal Article | ||||
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Subjects: | Q Science > Q Science (General) | ||||
Divisions: | Faculty of Science, Engineering and Medicine > Science > Life Sciences (2010- ) | ||||
Journal or Publication Title: | Experimental Diabetes Research | ||||
Publisher: | Hindawi Publishing Corporation | ||||
ISSN: | 1687-5214 | ||||
Official Date: | 2008 | ||||
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Volume: | Vol.2008 | ||||
Number of Pages: | 8 | ||||
Page Range: | Article No: 635158 | ||||
DOI: | 10.1155/2008/635158 | ||||
Status: | Not Peer Reviewed | ||||
Publication Status: | Published | ||||
Access rights to Published version: | Restricted or Subscription Access |
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