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Additionally, infusion of amylin, a 37-amino-acid peptide produced by beta cells at a ratio of 1:100 to insulin, limits arginine-stimulated glucagon secretion in rats ( Table 1 Effects of gastrointestinal hormones on glucagon secretion
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All patients underwent comprehensive preoperative psychological evaluation by a pediatric psychologist to assess readiness, compliance, and presence of eating disorders or untreated mood disturbances