Systematic single-cell analysis provides new insights into heterogeneity and plasticity of the pancreas

Background: Diabetes mellitus is characterized by loss or dysfunction of insulin-producing β-cells in the pancreas, resulting in failure of blood glucose regulation and devastating secondary complications. Thus, β-cells are currently the prime target for cell-replacement and regenerative therapy. Tr...

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Main Authors: Sophie Tritschler, Fabian J. Theis, Heiko Lickert, Anika Böttcher
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2017-09-01
Series:Molecular Metabolism
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2212877817302752