The Current State of Beta-Cell-Mass PET Imaging for Diabetes Research and Therapies
Diabetes is a chronic metabolic disease affecting over 400 million people worldwide and one of the leading causes of death, especially in developing nations. The disease is characterized by chronic hyperglycemia, caused by defects in the insulin secretion or action pathway. Current diagnostic method...
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MDPI AG
2021-12-01
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9059/9/12/1824 |