Apoptosis of human fetal pancreatic islets during short-term culture
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We investigated the influence of short-term culture in vitro on the appearance of apoptosis of human fetal pancreatic islets (HFIs) and its effect on the mass and insulin-secretory capacity (ISC) of ?-cells. It was found that apoptosis was present from the end of the culture period, increasing as a function of time and leading to decrease of ?-cell mass. At the same time, ISC decreased. The decrease of ?-cell mass and ISC may influence significantly the clinical outcome of HFIs transplantation in type 1 diabetic patients.
2006 ◽
Vol 20
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pp. 51-55
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2003 ◽
Vol 254
(5)
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pp. 464-471
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