Human Beta Cells Produce and Release Serotonin to Inhibit Glucagon Secretion from Alpha Cells

Joana Almaça, Judith Molina, Danusa Menegaz, Alexey Pronin, Alejandro Tamayo, Vladlen Z. Slepak, Per‐Olof Berggren, Alejandro Caicedo

Cell Reports · 2016 · 194 citations · 58 references

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receptors reduces glucagon secretion and has hypoglycemic effects in diabetic mice. Thus, modulation of serotonin signaling in the islet represents a drug intervention opportunity.

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