Silymarin Induces Expression of Pancreatic Nkx6.1 Transcription Factor and β-Cells Neogenesis in a Pancreatectomy Model

A physio-pathological feature of diabetes mellitus is a significant reduction of β-pancreatic cells. The growth, differentiation and function maintenance of these cells is directed by transcription factors. Nkx6.1 is a key transcription factor for the differentiation, neogenesis and maintenance of...

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Main Authors: Claudia Soto, Luis Raya, Julia Pérez, Imelda González, Salud Pérez
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2014-04-01
Series:Molecules
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/19/4/4654