endocrine/exocrine glands
N |
• despite islet cell hypoplasia, pancreas size, weight and morphology are normal at E18.5
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• the number of polypeptide producing cells are reduced
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• at E18.5, alpha cell mass is reduced 76% compared to in wild-type mice
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• at E18.5, beta cell mass is reduced 53% compared to in wild-type mice
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• delta cell numbers are decreased compared to in wild-type mice
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• mice exhibit islet hyperplasia
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digestive/alimentary system
N |
• despite islet cell hypoplasia, pancreas size, weight and morphology are normal at E18.5
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