Pancreatic Beta Cell in Health and Disease
The beta cells of the pancreatic islets of Langerhans are the only cells in the body that produce and secrete insulin, a key metabolic hormone, which plays a central role in the maintenance of glucose homeostasis regulating glucose uptake in muscle and adipose tissue as well as carbohydrate, fat, an...
Call Number: | Libro Electrónico |
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Format: | Electronic eBook |
Language: | Inglés |
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Tokyo :
Springer Japan : Imprint: Springer,
2008.
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Edition: | 1st ed. 2008. |
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Online Access: | Texto Completo |