Alpha cells are a type of cells found in the pancreas, a gland in our body. These cells produce a hormone called glucagon, which helps regulate our blood sugar levels.
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- The goal was to generate functional beta - like cells from pancreatic alpha cells, which may be the ideal source for beta cell replacement. (sciencedaily.com)
- Moreover, the strategy successfully generated functional insulin - producing cells from human alpha cells. (sciencedaily.com)
- However, alpha cells do not normally become beta cells. (sciencedaily.com)
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