Molecular regulation mechanism of pancreatic islet β-cell remodeling in neonatal stage / 中华内分泌代谢杂志

ABSTRACT

The neonatal period is important for the dramatic increment as well as function improvement of islet β-cell.β-cell mass augmentation is primarily regulated by neogenesis,replication,and apoptosis.The mechanisms involve cell cycle related proteins and mitosis-promoting signaling pathways.This remodeling period has far-reaching effects on the body in adapting to the metabolic needs and regulating glucose homeostasis later in life.