Sentences with phrase «remaining islet cell»
The remaining islet cell tumors may produce other hormones, such as vasoactive intestinal polypeptide, which can cause severe diarrhea and lead to dehydration.
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«JDRF remains dedicated to accelerating the delivery of beta cell replacement therapies to the T1D community, and we commend ViaCyte in its announcement of the first patients to be implanted with the PEC - Direct islet cell replacement therapy,» said Derek Rapp, JDRF President and Chief Executive Officer.
One hypothesis is that beta cells in some islets may remain dormant until needed, and thus not age as quickly, Bonner - Weir says.