Abstract
Using a unique injury model of the pancreas in mouse, Xu et al. (2008) now reveal the involvement of neurogenin3, a marker for embryonic-type endocrine progenitor cells, in the formation of new insulin-producing β cells. These neurogenin3-positive facultative endocrine progenitor cells in the adult pancreas may be of potential value for treating diabetes.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 183-184 |
Number of pages | 2 |
Journal | Cell |
Volume | 132 |
Issue number | 2 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 25 Jan 2008 |