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Is glucagon involved in cold acclimatization?

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Cold acclimatization in rats at 5°C for 2 weeks caused a significant elevation of plasma glucagon concentration, accompanied by increased plasma FFA and glucose levels. Acute cold exposure at 5°C for 5 or 60 min did not affect these parameters in plasma.

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  1. Department of Physiology, Asakikawa Medical College, 3-11, Kaguraoka, 071-01, Kaguracho, Asahikawa, Japan

    A. Kuroshima & K. Doi

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We are grateful to Drs.H. Ohhara andA. Kihara, Sapporo Medical College, for help in setting up glucagon radioimmunoassay.

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Kuroshima, A., Doi, K. Is glucagon involved in cold acclimatization?. Experientia 32, 473–474 (1976). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01920804

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