Journal article

Decreased binding of insulin by receptors on placental membranes from diabetic mothers

LC Harrison, T Billington, S Clark, R Nichols, I East, FIR Martin

Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism | Published : 1977

Abstract

Specific binding of insulin to microsomal membranes from the placentae of insulin-dependent diabetics was significantly decreased when compared with normals. This was due to an apparent decrease in the concentration of insulin receptors. © 1977 by The Endocrine Society.

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