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Disturbed alpha-cell function in mice with beta-cell specific overexpression of human islet amyloid polypeptide.

Ahrén, Bo LU and Sörhede Winzell, Maria LU (2008) In Experimental Diabetes Research 2008.
Abstract
Exogenous administration of islet amyloid polypeptide (IAPP) has been shown to inhibit both insulin and glucagon secretion. This study examined alpha-cell function in mice with beta-cell specific overexpression of human IAPP (hIAPP) after an oral protein gavage (75 mg whey protein/mouse). Baseline glucagon levels were higher in transgenic mice (41 +/- 4.0 pg/mL, n = 6) than in wildtype animals (19 +/- 5.1 pg/mL, n = 5, P = .015). In contrast, the glucagon response to protein was impaired in transgenic animals (21 +/- 2.7 pg/mL in transgenic mice versus 38 +/- 5.7 pg/mL in wildtype mice at 15 minutes; P = .027). Baseline insulin levels did not differ between the groups, while the insulin response, as the glucagon response, was impaired... (More)
Exogenous administration of islet amyloid polypeptide (IAPP) has been shown to inhibit both insulin and glucagon secretion. This study examined alpha-cell function in mice with beta-cell specific overexpression of human IAPP (hIAPP) after an oral protein gavage (75 mg whey protein/mouse). Baseline glucagon levels were higher in transgenic mice (41 +/- 4.0 pg/mL, n = 6) than in wildtype animals (19 +/- 5.1 pg/mL, n = 5, P = .015). In contrast, the glucagon response to protein was impaired in transgenic animals (21 +/- 2.7 pg/mL in transgenic mice versus 38 +/- 5.7 pg/mL in wildtype mice at 15 minutes; P = .027). Baseline insulin levels did not differ between the groups, while the insulin response, as the glucagon response, was impaired after protein challenge (P = .018). Glucose levels were not different between the groups and did not change significantly after protein gavage. Acetaminophen was given through gavage to the animals (2 mg/mouse) to estimate gastric emptying. The plasma acetaminophen profile was similar in the two groups of mice. We conclude that disturbances in glucagon secretion exist in mice with beta-cell specific overexpression of human IAPP, which are not secondary to changes in gastric emptying. The reduced glucagon response to protein challenge may reflect a direct inhibitory influence of hIAPP on glucagon secretion. (Less)
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  doi          = {{10.1155/2008/304513}},
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