Islet Cell Growth Factors

List of contents

1. Pathways Underlying β-Cell Regeneration in Type 1, Type 2 and Gestational Diabetes 2. β-Cell Proliferation as the Major Determinant of Pancreatic β-Cell Mass 3. Cell Cycle Regulation and Beta Cells 4. Role of Pdx-1 in β-Cell Growth 5. Akt and Pancreatic β-Cell Growth and Function 6. Role of FoxO Proteins in Pancreatic β Cells 7. Hepatocyte Growth Factor (HGF) and the Pancreatic Beta Cell 8. Role of Parathyroid Hormone-Related Protein and Lactogens in the Pancreatic Beta Cell

About the author

Kulkarni, Rohit N.

Summary

This book contributes to the concepts in the area of islet cell regeneration with special reference to insulin secreting ß cells. It focuses on growth factor pathways, especially the insulin and insulin-like growth factor affecting ß cells in Type 1, Type 2 and gestational diabetes.

Product details

• Authors: Rohit N. Kulkarni
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 31.12.2019
• EAN: 9780367445959
• ISBN: 978-0-367-44595-9
• No. of pages: 142
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Biology; SCIENCE / Life Sciences / General, SCIENCE / Life Sciences / Biology, Biology, life sciences