Characterization and modulation of adult pancreatic β-cell maturity
The functional maturation and dedifferentiation of β-cells is central to diabetes pathogenesis and to beta-cell replacement therapy. Despite its importance, the dynamics of adult β-cell maturation remain poorly understood because it has previously been difficult to study the process directly. A nove...
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Language: | English |
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University of British Columbia
2010
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Online Access: | http://hdl.handle.net/2429/27295 |