Cross-section of pancreatic cells showing insulin (IMAGE)

Center for Genomic Regulation

Cross-section of pancreatic cells showing insulin

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A cross-section of islets of Langerhans, a cluster of cells within the pancreas that are responsible for the production and release of hormones that regulate glucose levels. Insulin in beta cells is stained red, Glut 2 in endocrine cells is stained in green and cell nuclei are stained in blue.

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Miguel Angel Maestro/CRG

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