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World J Stem Cells. Apr 26, 2023; 15(4): 182-195
Published online Apr 26, 2023. doi: 10.4252/wjsc.v15.i4.182
Published online Apr 26, 2023. doi: 10.4252/wjsc.v15.i4.182
Figure 2 Mature islets are a regulatory centre for glucose homeostasis.
A simplified graphic representation of how mature pancreatic islets regulates glucose homeostasis. Skeletal muscle is the largest organ in the body (45%-55% body mass) and consumes about 80% insulin. GLP1: Glucagon-like peptide-1; SCFAs: Short-chain fatty acids.
- Citation: Jiang H, Jiang FX. Human pluripotent stem cell-derived β cells: Truly immature islet β cells for type 1 diabetes therapy? World J Stem Cells 2023; 15(4): 182-195
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/1948-0210/full/v15/i4/182.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.4252/wjsc.v15.i4.182