Islet cell growth factors /

Bibliographic Details
Other Authors:	Kulkarni, Rohit N., 1962-
Format:	Book
Language:	English
Published:	Austin, Tex. : Landes Bioscience, [2011]
Series:	Medical intelligence unit (Unnumbered : 2003)
Subjects:	Pancreatic beta cells. Islands of Langerhans. Cell proliferation. Insulin-Secreting Cells. Cell Proliferation. Diabetes Mellitus > physiopathology. Intercellular Signaling Peptides and Proteins.

Table of Contents:

Pathways underlying B-cell regeneration in Type 1, Type 2 and gestational diabetes
B-cell proliferation as the major determinant of pancreatic B-cell mass
Cell cycle regulation and beta cells
Role of PDX-1 in B-cell growth
AKT and pancreatic B-cell growth and function
Role of FoxO proteins in pancreatic B cells
Hepatocyte growth factor (HGF) and the pancreatic beta cell
Role of parathyroid hormone-related protein and lactogens in the pancreatic beta cell