Targeting Uncoupling Protein-2 Improves Islet Graft Function

Preserving and enhancing the primary function of transplanted islets is not only crucial for improving the outcome of the islet transplantation, but is also important for reducing the islet mass required to achieve insulin independence. Uncoupling protein 2 (UCP2) is a member of the uncoupling prote...

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Main Authors: Dong Zhang, Miaoda Shen, Allison Mikita, Wensheng Zhang, Yun Liu, Quan Liu, Yifan Dai, Chenyu Zhang, Shusen Zheng, Xin Xiao Zheng M.D.
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SAGE Publishing 2011-04-01
Series:Cell Transplantation
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.3727/096368910X522243