Pancreatic Beta Cell in Health and Disease

Pancreatic Beta Cell in Health and Disease
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Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages : 475
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ISBN-10 : 9784431754527
ISBN-13 : 4431754520
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Book Synopsis Pancreatic Beta Cell in Health and Disease by : Susumu Seino

Download or read book Pancreatic Beta Cell in Health and Disease written by Susumu Seino and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2008-04-08 with total page 475 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The beta cells of the pancreatic islets of Langerhans are the only cells in the body that produce and secrete insulin. This metabolic hormone plays a central role in the maintenance of glucose homeostasis. This book provides a comprehensive review of the beta cell in health and disease. The book’s primary aim is to encourage investigators to become actively involved in diabetes research and the search for new approaches to prevent and treat diabetes.


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