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. 1976 Oct 27;283(10):1213-6.

[Pancreatic polypeptide islets and glucagon islets : distinct topographic distribution in rat pancreas]

[Article in French]
L Orci, D Baetens, M Ravazzola, Y Stefan, F Malaisse-Lagae
  • PMID: 827358

[Pancreatic polypeptide islets and glucagon islets : distinct topographic distribution in rat pancreas]

[Article in French]
L Orci et al. C R Acad Hebd Seances Acad Sci D. .

Abstract

The immunocytochemical technique for the cellular localization of hormones allows a precise identification of islet cell types responsible for the production of insulin, glucagon, somatostatin and pancreatic polypeptide. A systematic study of Rat pancreas has revealed a hitherto undescribed morphological heterogeneity of islets. In fact, the cellular composition of islets differs according to their anatomical distribution. The "PP islets" are preferentially located in the inferior 2/3 of the head of the pancreas, whilst "glucagon islets" populate the remainder of the gland.

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