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Organ alchemy: producing insulin in the liver.

Authors :
Polonsky, Kenneth S.
Bell, Graeme I.
Source :
Nature Medicine. May2003, Vol. 9 Issue 5, p504. 2p.
Publication Year :
2003

Abstract

Focuses on studies regarding function of adult liver as pancreatic cells. Responsibility of common ancestry of these two organs in developing their similar functions; Role of liver in producing insulin; Importance of β cells in the production of insulin.

Subjects

Subjects :
*LIVER
*PANCREAS
*INSULIN
*CELLS

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
10788956
Volume :
9
Issue :
5
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Nature Medicine
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
9642736
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1038/nm0503-504