Betatrophin fuels β cell proliferation: first step toward regenerative therapy?
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- Also identified by DOI 10.1016/j.cmet.2013.06.006.
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Abstract
Millions of diabetic patients are waiting for better treatment options, ideally by replenishing the lost or dysfunctional insulin-producing β cell mass. Yi et al. (2013) now identify Betatrophin, a hormone that specifically increases β cell proliferation with promising therapeutic potential.
Medical subject headings
- Cell Proliferation
- Insulin-Secreting Cells
- Pancreas
- Peptide Hormones