Drosophila: a model for understanding obesity and diabetic complications

The molecular mechanisms underlying development of obesity and diabetic complications are not well understood. Drosophila has become a popular model organism for studying a variety of human diseases. We discuss here emerging Drosophila models of obesity and diabetic complications.

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Main Authors: Teleman, Aurelio A. (Author) , Göbel-Ratzenböck, Ingrid (Author) , Oldham, Sean (Author)
Format: Article (Journal)
Language:English
Published: 08. März 2012
In: Experimental and clinical endocrinology & diabetes
Year: 2012, Volume: 120, Issue: 4, Pages: 184-185
ISSN:1439-3646
DOI:10.1055/s-0032-1304566
Online Access:Verlag, Volltext: http://dx.doi.org/10.1055/s-0032-1304566
Verlag, Volltext: http://www.thieme-connect.de/DOI/DOI?10.1055/s-0032-1304566
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Author Notes:A.A. Teleman, I. Ratzenböck, S. Oldham
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Summary:The molecular mechanisms underlying development of obesity and diabetic complications are not well understood. Drosophila has become a popular model organism for studying a variety of human diseases. We discuss here emerging Drosophila models of obesity and diabetic complications.
Item Description:Publikationsdatum: 08.März 2012 (eFirst)
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ISSN:1439-3646
DOI:10.1055/s-0032-1304566