Langerhans’ Islets (IMAGE)

Technical University of Munich (TUM)

Langerhans’ Islets

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The image shows Langerhans islets after chronic intermittent fasting. On the left those of an adult animal, on the right those of a young animal. The beta cells of the pancreatic Langerhans’ islets produce insulin. The Langerhans’ islets of the young animal exhibit fewer fully matured beta cells, which are stained green in this image.

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Leonardo Matta / TUM

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