K ATP Channel-Associated Diabetes Mellitus - CISMeF
K ATP Channel-Associated Diabetes MellitusNCIt concept
Preferred Label : K ATP Channel-Associated Diabetes Mellitus;
Alternative definition : NICHD: Diabetes mellitus caused by activating mutation(s) in genes (KNCJ11 and/or
ABCC8) encoding either of the 2 proteins (Kir6.2 and/or SUR1) that make up the pancreatic
beta cell adenosine triphosphate-sensitive potassium channel, which is crucial for
the regulation of glucose-induced insulin secretion.;