Toxins


(Journal Article): Species differences in susceptibility of transplanted and cultured pancreatic islets to the beta-cell toxin alloxan.
 
Tyrberg B, Andersson A, Borg LA
 
IN: Gen Comp Endocrinol 2001; 122(3):238-251
Impact Factor(s) of Gen Comp Endocrinol: 1.751 (2004), 1.736 (2003), 1.844 (2002), 1.909 (2001)

ABSTRACT: The beta-cell toxin alloxan, which produces oxygen radicals, is a model substance in studies of type 1 diabetes. Recently, human beta-cells have been found to be relatively resista... Click HERE for details

 



 
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