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Beta cells (β-cells), are specialized endocrine cells located within the pancreatic islets responsible for the production and release of insulin and amylin.[1] Constituting ~50–70% of cells in human islets, beta cells play a vital role in maintaining blood glucose levels. [2]Problems with beta cells can lead to disorders such as diabetes.[3]
Function[edit] edit
The function of beta cells is primarily centered around the synthesis and secretion of hormones, particularly insulin and amylin. Both hormones work to keep blood glucose levels within a narrow, healthy range by different mechanisms.[4] Insulin facilitates the uptake of glucose by cells, allowing them to use it for energy or store it for future use[5] Amylin helps regulate the rate at which glucose enters the bloodstream after a meal, slowing down the absorption of nutrients by inhibit gastric emptying[6].
Insulin synthesis edit
Insulin secretion edit
Other hormones secreted edit
Clinical significance[edit] edit
Beta cells have significant clinical relevance as their proper function is essential for glucose regulation, and dysfunction is a key factor in the development and progression of diabetes and its associated complications[7]. Here are some key clinical significances of beta cells:
Type 1 diabetes edit
Type 2 diabetes edit
Insulinoma edit
References edit
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- ^ Boland, Brandon B.; Rhodes, Christopher J.; Grimsby, Joseph S. (2017-09). "The dynamic plasticity of insulin production in β-cells". Molecular Metabolism. 6 (9): 958–973. doi:10.1016/j.molmet.2017.04.010.
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{{cite journal}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ Westermark, Per; Andersson, Arne; Westermark, Gunilla T. (2011-07). "Islet amyloid polypeptide, islet amyloid, and diabetes mellitus". Physiological Reviews. 91 (3): 795–826. doi:10.1152/physrev.00042.2009. ISSN 1522-1210. PMID 21742788.
{{cite journal}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ Sakran, Nasser; Graham, Yitka; Pintar, Tadeja; Yang, Wah; Kassir, Radwan; Willigendael, Edith M.; Singhal, Rishi; Kooreman, Zoë E.; Ramnarain, Dharmanand; Mahawar, Kamal; Parmar, Chetan; Madhok, Brijesh; Pouwels, Sjaak (2022-01-07). "The many faces of diabetes. Is there a need for re-classification? A narrative review". BMC Endocrine Disorders. 22 (1): 9. doi:10.1186/s12902-021-00927-y. ISSN 1472-6823. PMC 8740476. PMID 34991585.
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