[Calcium and endocrine pancreas secretion. II. Effects of an infusion of calcium on insulin and glucagon secretion induced by intravenous administration of glucose]

Boll Soc Ital Biol Sper. 1980 Feb 29;56(4):339-45.
[Article in Italian]

Abstract

IRI, IRG and blood glucose levels after I.V.G.T.T. in normal subjects were not significantly modified when I.V.G.T.T. was repeated during a prolonged calcium infusion (15 mg/Kg body weight per 90'). The Authors advance the hypothesis that no closed relationships exist between serum calcium levels and insulin secretion, in these experimental conditions; with regard to glucagon secretion, further experiences are of course required namely during alpha-cell stimulation.

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Calcium / pharmacology*
  • Female
  • Glucagon / metabolism*
  • Glucose / pharmacology*
  • Humans
  • Insulin / metabolism*
  • Insulin Secretion
  • Islets of Langerhans / drug effects*
  • Islets of Langerhans / metabolism
  • Male

Substances

  • Insulin
  • Glucagon
  • Glucose
  • Calcium