Abstract
Bongkrekic acid causes fatal food poisoning which is associated with hyperglycaemia. Here we demonstrate that bongkrekic acid, a potent inhibitor of the mitochondrial ATP/ADP translocase, inhibits glucose-induced electrical activity in the pancreatic β-cell through the simulation of ATP-sensitive potassium channel (K-ATP-channel) activity. By comparison of its effects with those of oligomycin, we suggest that bongkrekic acid acts by the inhibition of glucose metabolism and may induce hyperglycaemia by impairing β-cel function.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 93-96 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | FEBS Letters |
Volume | 283 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 20 May 1991 |