Islet Cell Growth Factors

ISBN-13: 9781587063381 / Angielski / Twarda / 2011 / 142 str.

Rohit N. Kulkarni

Opis

This book contributes to the concepts in the area of islet cell regeneration with special reference to insulin secreting ß cells. It focuses on growth factor pathways, especially the insulin and insulin-like growth factor affecting ß cells in Type 1, Type 2 and gestational diabetes.

Spis treści

1. Pathways Underlying β-Cell Regeneration in Type 1, Type 2 and Gestational Diabetes 2. β-Cell Proliferation as the Major Determinant of Pancreatic β-Cell Mass 3. Cell Cycle Regulation and Beta Cells 4. Role of Pdx-1 in β-Cell Growth 5. Akt and Pancreatic β-Cell Growth and Function 6. Role of FoxO Proteins in Pancreatic β Cells 7. Hepatocyte Growth Factor (HGF) and the Pancreatic Beta Cell 8. Role of Parathyroid Hormone-Related Protein and Lactogens in the Pancreatic Beta Cell

O autorze

Kulkarni\, Rohit N.