Pancreatic β-Cells Communicate With Vagal Sensory Neurons
Makhmutova M, Weitz J, Tamayo A, Pereira E, Boulina M, Almaça J, Rodriguez-Diaz R, Caicedo A
Gastroenterology · 2021
Key finding
We found that pancreatic islets are innervated by vagal sensory axons expressing Phox2b, substance P, calcitonin-gene related peptide, and the serotonin receptor 5-HT3R.
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Makhmutova, M., Weitz, J., Tamayo, A., Pereira, E., Boulina, M., Almaça, J., Rodriguez-Diaz, R., & Caicedo, A. (2021). Pancreatic β-Cells Communicate With Vagal Sensory Neurons. Gastroenterology, 160(3), 875-888.e11. https://doi.org/10.1053/j.gastro.2020.10.034
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