Intravenous glucose tolerance test in Macaca radiata radiata.
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.
Sathya
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Department of Physiology, Christian Medical College, Vellore.
Balamurugan
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Savithiri
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Gunasekaran
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D000818:Animals; D001786:Blood Glucose / Q000032:analysis* / Q000378:metabolism; D001800:Blood Specimen Collection; D004195:Disease Models, Animal; D005260:Female; D005951:Glucose Tolerance Test / Q000592:standards / Q000662:veterinary; D007328:Insulin / Q000097:blood*; D007515:Islets of Langerhans / Q000502:physiology*; D008255:Macaca radiata / Q000097:blood*; D008297:Male; D011863:Radioimmunoassay; D012016:Reference Values
D001786:Blood Glucose; D007328:Insulin