Secretory Activity of Beta-Cells


(Journal Article): Prolonged exposure of human beta cells to elevated glucose levels results in sustained cellular activation leading to a loss of glucose regulation.
 
Ling Z, Pipeleers DG
 
IN: J Clin Invest 1996; 98(12):2805-2812
Impact Factor(s) of J Clin Invest: 14.204 (2004), 14.307 (2003), 14.118 (2001)

ABSTRACT: Human beta cells can be maintained in serum-free culture at 6 mmol/liter glucose, with 80% cell recovery and preserved glucose-inducible functions after 1 wk. Between 0 and 10 mmol... Click HERE for details

 



 
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