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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Main Author: Szabat, Marta
Language:English
Published: University of British Columbia 2010
Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/2429/27295

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