Research Resource: Nuclear Hormone Receptor Expression in the Endocrine Pancreas

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The endocrine pancreas comprises the islets of Langerhans, tiny clusters of cells that contribute only about 2% to the total pancreas mass. However, this little endocrine organ plays a critical role in maintaining glucose homeostasis by the regulated secretion of insulin (by beta-cells) and glucagon (by alpha-cells). The rapid increase in the incidence of diabetes worldwide has spurred renewed interest in islet...

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