Betacellulin-Induced α-Cell Proliferation Is Mediated by ErbB3 and ErbB4, and May Contribute to β-Cell Regeneration
Betacellulin (BTC), an epidermal growth factor family, is known to promote β-cell regeneration. Recently, pancreatic α-cells have been highlighted as a source of new β-cells. We investigated the effect of BTC on α-cells. Insulin+glucagon+ double stained bihormonal cell levels and pancreatic and duod...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Frontiers Media S.A.
2021-01-01
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Series: | Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology |
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Online Access: | https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fcell.2020.605110/full |