Beta Cells - Functions, Pathology & Research (Hardcover, New)

Beta cells or ss-cells, are a type of cell in the pancreas in areas called the islets of Langerhans. They make up 65-80% of the cells in the islets. Pancreatic B-cell is the only cell type that produces insulin to regulate glucose metabolism in the body. The insufficiency of insulin-producing B-cells results in dysregulation of blood glucose control, termed as type 1 diabetes. This book presents current research from across the globe in the study of Beta-cells, including the induction of pancreatic cancer cell death by elevated concentrations of extracellular zinc; the role of Rab GTPases and their effectors in the insulin secretory pathway of the pancreatic beta cell; In vivo reprogramming of pancreatic A-cells into B-like cells; and the role of glucocortoids, exercise and glucolipotoxicity with regard to stress and pancreatic B-cell function.

General

Imprint:	nova science publishers
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	May 2011
First published:	April 2011
Editors:	Sarah E Gallagher
Dimensions:	180 x 260 x 17mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover - Cloth over boards
Pages:	176
Edition:	New
ISBN-13:	978-1-61761-212-1
Categories:	Books > Science & Mathematics > Biology, life sciences > Cellular biology > General
LSN:	1-61761-212-X
Barcode:	9781617612121

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