Beta Cell Heterogeneity (IMAGE)

Helmholtz Munich (Helmholtz Zentrum München Deutsches Forschungszentrum für Gesundheit und Umwelt (GmbH))

Beta Cell Heterogeneity

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Not all beta cells in the pancreas are identical: those containing the marker Flattop (green) maintain glucose metabolism and insulin production, while cells without Flattop (red) divide more frequently and adapt to metabolic changes.

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Source: Helmholtz Zentrum München

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