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Islet organogenesis, angiogenesis and innervation.
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PMID:  21999312     Owner:  NLM     Status:  In-Data-Review    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
The pancreas is characterized by a major component, an exocrine and ductal system involved in digestion, and a minor component, the endocrine islets represented by islet micro-organs that tightly regulate glucose homoeostasis. Pancreatic organogenesis is strictly co-ordinated by transcription factors that are expressed sequentially to yield functional islets capable of maintaining glucose homoeostasis. Angiogenesis and innervation complete islet development, equipping islets to respond to metabolic demands. Proper regulation of this triad of processes during development is critical for establishing functional islets.
Authors:
Marlon E Cerf
Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Cell biology international     Volume:  35     ISSN:  1095-8355     ISO Abbreviation:  Cell Biol. Int.     Publication Date:  2011 Nov 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2011-10-17     Completed Date:  -     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  9307129     Medline TA:  Cell Biol Int     Country:  England    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  1065-78     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Diabetes Discovery Platform, South African Medical Research Council, PO Box 19070, Tygerberg, 7505 Cape Town, South Africa.
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