Sodium-glucose transport: role in diabetes mellitus and potential clinical
implications.
Authors Vallon V, Sharma K
Submitted By Kumar Sharma on 8/1/2012
Status Published
Journal Current opinion in nephrology and hypertension
Year 2010
Date Published 9/1/2010
Volume : Pages 19 : 425 - 431
PubMed Reference 20539226
Abstract Current options for glycemic control are less than optimal in terms of efficacy
and to reduce complications in the diabetic population. Selective inhibition of
SGLT2 in the proximal tubule increases urinary glucose excretion thereby
reducing plasma glucose levels, which may present a novel therapeutic approach.


Investigators with authorship
NameInstitution
Kumar SharmaUniversity of California San Diego

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