Within islets, beta cells secrete insulin, and alpha cells secrete glucagon. Scientists have identified three additional cell types in islets, including cells that secrete the hormones ...

The research sheds new light on how this enzyme influences glucagon secretion in pancreatic alpha (α) cells, a process crucial for maintaining healthy blood sugar levels. The research ...

Insulin lowers blood glucose by promoting its uptake into cells, while glucagon raises it by signaling the liver to release glucose from stored sources. Glucagon is secreted to the blood by alpha ...

Traditionally, blood sugar regulation has been attributed to the hormones insulin and glucagon, both produced by the pancreas. Insulin lowers blood glucose by promoting its uptake into cells ...

The liver and pancreas are the main actors in glucose metabolism, but not the only ones. Muscles, adipose tissue and the brain play different roles. However, the prize for the best new actor in ...

The islets chiefly contain beta- and alpha-cells that produce the hormones insulin and glucagon, respectively. Insulin is secreted into the bloodstream and acts much like a key to unlock the body ...

a premier provider of cell-based assay solutions, has introduced its new Glucagon Receptor (GCGR) Reporter Assay to accompany its already popular Glucagon-like Peptide-1 Receptor (GLP-1R ...