Pancreatic beta cells synthesize neuropeptide Y and can rapidly release peptide co-transmitters.
In addition to polypeptide hormones, pancreatic endocrine cells synthesize a variety of bioactive molecules including classical transmitters and neuropeptides. While these co-transmitters are thought to play a role in regulating hormone release little is known about how their secretion is regulated....
Main Author: | Matthew D Whim |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Public Library of Science (PLoS)
2011-04-01
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Series: | PLoS ONE |
Online Access: | http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC3084883?pdf=render |
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