In infants, especially with novel previously undescribed mutations of the KATP channel causing neonatal diabetes, in vitro studies can be used to both predict the response to sulphonylurea treatment and support a second trial of glibenclamide at higher than standard doses if the expected response is not observed.
Journal article
Clin Case Rep
10/2015
3
884 - 887
Glibenclamide, K-ATP channel, in vitro, neonatal diabetes