is′let of Lang′er•hans

(ˈlɑŋ ərˌhɑns, -ˌhɑnz)
n.

any of the clusters of endocrine cells in the pancreas that are specialized to secrete insulin, somatostatin, or glucagon.

Also called is′land of Lang′erhans.

[after Paul Langerhans (1847–88), German anatomist]

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Pancreatic endocrine cells include all hormone-producing cells, such as insulin-producing beta cells and glucagon-producing alpha cells, within the islet of Langerhans, whereas the duct cells are epithelial cells that line the ducts of the pancreas.

Breakthrough In Pancreas Research Could Ease Manufacturing Of Islet Cells: Step Toward Replacement Therapy In Type 1 Diabetes

Pancreatic endocrine cells include all hormoneproducing cells, such as insulin-producing beta cells and glucagon-producing alpha cells, within the islet of Langerhans, whereas the duct cells are epithelial cells that line the ducts of the pancreas.

Breakthrough In Pancreas Research Could Ease Manufacturing Of Islet Cells

The area of islet of langerhans in control and experimental group was 15285.40 m2 (IQR: 9881.08 23001.35) and 33213.50 m2 (IQR: 21258.0545879.18) respectively.

VARIATION IN THE AREA OF ISLETS OF LANGERHANS IN SODIUM CYCLAMATE TREATED RATS

A primary question resides in the main location of hIAPP in the islet of Langerhans. As it has been described that amyloid deposits that are involved in T2DM appear to be extracellular, some evidence has suggested that the amyloid formation actually starts intercellularly.

Molecular structure, membrane interactions, and toxicity of the islet amyloid polypeptide in type 2 diabetes mellitus

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