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Monday, April 21, 2003
Glucagon-like peptide 1 (1-37) converts intestinal epithelial cells into insulin-producing cells.
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Diabetes WebLog: Just wanted to let everyone know about a brand-new research result from a Japanese group, headed by Atsushi Suzuki: they have found that a fragment of proglucagon, the substance which breaks down to produce the anti-insulin hormone glucagon (which some of us use for hypos) will convert gastric lining cells to insulin-producing beta-cells. A really surprising and promising result......we all have an endless supply of gastric lining cells......but a very early step. - From my friend Malcolm
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