What is produced by the alpha cells of the pancreas?

Biology · High School · Thu Feb 04 2021

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Alpha cells constitute about 17% of pancreatic islet cells and secrete glucagon.The alpha cells of the pancreatic islets, long recognized for their production of glucagon, a diabetogenic hormone that regulates hepatic glucose production to maintain plasma glucose levels during fasting, has become a focus of attention as a potential target for the treatment of diabetes. 

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