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beta cell
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beta cell [′bād·ə ‚sel]
(histology)
Any of the basophilic chromophiles in the anterior lobe of the adenohypophysis.
One of the cells of the islets of Langerhans which produce insulin.


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Effect of porcine gastric inhibitory polypeptide on beta-cell function in type I and type II diabetes mellitus.
AJD101 may contribute to beta-cell rest which could be expected to alter the otherwise progressive deterioration of pancreatic function that characterizes this chronic disease.
Vegans also had better pancreatic beta-cell function, which means that they were at lower risk for developing type 2 diabetes.
 
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