Betacellulin-Induced Beta Cell Proliferation and Regeneration Is Mediated by Activation of ErbB-1 and ErbB-2 Receptors

Yoon Sin Oh, Seungjin Shin, Youn-Jung Lee, Eung Hwi Kim, Hee‐Sook Jun

PLoS ONE · 2011 · 52 citations · 33 references

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Abstract

These results suggest that BTC exerts proliferative activity on beta cells through the activation of ErbB-1 and ErbB-2 receptors, which may increase IRS-2 expression, contributing to the regeneration of beta cells.

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