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Pancreatic Beta Cell in Health and Disease
. Ed(S): Seino, Susumu; Bell, Graeme
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paperback. Editor(s): Seino, Susumu; Bell, Graeme. Num Pages: 476 pages, biography. BIC Classification: MJGD; PSF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 25. Weight in Grams: 747.
The beta cells of the pancreatic islets of Langerhans are the only cells in the body that produce and secrete insulin, a key metabolic hormone, which plays a central role in the maintenance of glucose homeostasis regulating glucose uptake in muscle and adipose tissue as well as carbohydrate, fat, and protein metabolism in these tissues and the liver. Failure of normal beta-cell function can lead to hyperglycemia (diabetes mellitus) or hypoglycemia. While hy- glycemia is a rare and life-threatening condition in which the beta cell secretes too much insulin, diabetes mellitus is a common disorder that is fast bec- ing ... Read more
The beta cells of the pancreatic islets of Langerhans are the only cells in the body that produce and secrete insulin, a key metabolic hormone, which plays a central role in the maintenance of glucose homeostasis regulating glucose uptake in muscle and adipose tissue as well as carbohydrate, fat, and protein metabolism in these tissues and the liver. Failure of normal beta-cell function can lead to hyperglycemia (diabetes mellitus) or hypoglycemia. While hy- glycemia is a rare and life-threatening condition in which the beta cell secretes too much insulin, diabetes mellitus is a common disorder that is fast bec- ing ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Springer Verlag, Japan Japan
Number of pages
476
Condition
New
Number of Pages
476
Place of Publication
Tokyo, Japan
ISBN
9784431998372
SKU
V9784431998372
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