The Beta Cell in Its Cluster: Stochastic Graphs of Beta Cell Connectivity in the Islets of Langerhans.
Pancreatic islets of Langerhans consist of endocrine cells, primarily α, β and δ cells, which secrete glucagon, insulin, and somatostatin, respectively, to regulate plasma glucose. β cells form irregular locally connected clusters within islets that act in concert to secrete insulin upon glucose sti...
Main Authors: | Deborah A Striegel, Manami Hara, Vipul Periwal |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Public Library of Science (PLoS)
2015-08-01
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Series: | PLoS Computational Biology |
Online Access: | http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC4534467?pdf=render |
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