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Reported species-related expression and suggested physiological and pathophysiological relevance of pancreas aquaglyceroporins.
| Aqua-glyceroporin | Cell type | Suggested physiological role | Suggested pathophysiological involvement |
|---|---|---|---|
| AQP3 | Absent in β-cells (m, r) | ||
| AQP7 | β-cells (m, r) | Insulin secretion | Obesity |
| TAG synthesis; uptake of glycerol | |||
| Lipolysis; release of glycerol | |||
| Regulation of β-cell size and number | |||
| AQP9 | β-cells (r)∗ | ||
| AQP10 | Undefined |
m, mouse; r, rat; ∗present in ± 10% of samples.
