Alpha the Versatile: Guardians of the Islets

Overview

Journal J Diabetes Investig

Specialty Endocrinology

Date 2018 Jun 16

PMID 29906335

Citations 2

Authors

Dan Kawamori

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Abstract

Recent progress in α-cell research has newly revealed its versatility including secretion of multiple hormones, trans-differentiation, and abundant proliferation. A recent report from the Kushner laboratory further provided direct evidence of active proliferation of α-cells in both T1D and non-diabetic control donors. α-cells are suggested to maintain both quality and quantity of islets by serving as 'guardians' of the islets.

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