Sentences with phrase «helps islet cells»
The protein, known as focal adhesion kinase, or FAK, activates an enzyme called AKT, which helps islet cells in the pancreas to survive.
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«The PEC - Direct islet cell replacement therapy is designed to help patients with the most urgent medical need.»
Neuroendocrine pancreas cells (such as islet cells) make several hormones, including insulin and glucagon, that help control sugar levels in the blood.
Zeng and his team were able to reverse late - stage type 1 diabetes in lab mice through this strategy, not only halting the autoimmune process, but also helping new islet cells grow.