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glucose homeostasis. It is the major counterpart to insulin and is released during hypoglycemia
to induce hepatic glucose output. The control of glucagon secretion is multifactorial and ... Cited by 61 - Related articles - BL Direct - All 4 versions
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A Nittala, S Ghosh, X Wang - PLoS ONE, 2007 - pubmedcentral.nih.gov The oscillatory insulin release is fundamental to normal glycemic control. The basis of the oscillation
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