Nestin-positive progenitor cells derived from adult human pancreatic islets of Langerhans contain side population (SP) cells defined by expression of the ABCG2 (BCRP1) ATP-binding cassette transporter.

(Journal Article): Nestin-positive progenitor cells derived from adult human pancreatic islets of Langerhans contain side population (SP) cells defined by expression of the ABCG2 (BCRP1) ATP-binding cassette transporter.

Lechner A, Leech CA, Abraham EJ, Nolan AL, Habener JF

IN: Biochem Biophys Res Commun 2002; 293(2):670-674
Impact Factor(s) of Biochem Biophys Res Commun: 2.904 (2004), 2.836 (2003), 2.935 (2002), 2.946 (2001)

ABSTRACT: The disease diabetes mellitus arises as a consequence of a failure of the beta-cells in the islets of Langerhans of the pancreas to produce insulin in the amounts required to meet ... Click HERE for details