Human islets contain four distinct subtypes of β cells
Dysfunction or loss of insulin-secreting β cells in the pancreas is a hallmark of diabetes. Here, Dorrell et al.identify four subpopulations of β cells in humans, which differ in gene expression and insulin secretion kinetics, and the abundance of which is altered in patients with type 2 diabetes.
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Language: | EN |
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Nature Portfolio
2016
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Online Access: | https://doaj.org/article/4a8e221047c74cf29f151b27d212cf85 |
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