The beta cells of the pancreas are responsible for releasing the hormone insulin, which is vital for the absorption of glucose from the bloodstream. Various factors can impair the ability of these ...

The main function of a beta cell is to produce and secrete insulin – the hormone responsible for regulating levels of glucose in the blood. When blood glucose levels start to rise (e.g. during ...

Loss of beta cell function serves as the basis for progression from normal glucose tolerance to impaired glucose tolerance, but insulin clearance may not be a major factor in the development of ...

When the B6 production was turned off in first-responder cells in the pancreas of both zebrafish and mice, they found that the beta cells’ response to rising glucose levels was reduced. “This ...