摘要 |
The present invention provides a transgenic mouse retaining a DNA that encodes an exogenous GPR40 in an expressible state, wherein (1) the insulin secretion capacity has been increased, and/or (2) the glucose tolerance has been improved, compared with the corresponding non-transgenic mouse, or a portion of the living body thereof, a screening method for a prophylactic/therapeutic drug for diabetes mellitus and metabolic syndrome using the transgenic mouse, and the like.
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