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islets of Langerhans |
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islets of LangerhansGroups of cells within the pancreas responsible for the secretion of the hormone insulin. They are sensitive to blood sugar levels, producing more hormone when glucose levels rise. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Replacing pancreatic islet cells is the only currently available treatment for severe hypoglycaemic episodes that cannot be managed using conventional therapy and is the reason the Tom Mandel Islet Transplant program was established in Melbourne. The Diabetes Research Institute is recognized as a world leader in cure-focused research and a pioneer in islet cell transplantation. Scientists have made progress toward islet transplantation over the past 25 years, but still face many barriers in attempting to use islet cell transplants, in particular, as a cure for diabetes. |
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