Beta Cells (IMAGE)

Scripps Research Institute

Beta Cells

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The new study uncovered critical protein interactions in insulin-producing cells. Here, beta cells grown in culture illustrate the importance of TMEM24 in mature storage container granules (yellow) that deliver highly concentrated insulin packets to manage glucose levels after and between meals.

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Image courtesy of the Balch lab, The Scripps Research Institute.

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