beta cell
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of beta cell
First recorded in 1925–30
Example Sentences
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Most existing diabetes medications do not directly correct the protein-folding problems that may contribute to beta cell failure.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 28, 2026
The current study goes further, showing that Inceptor binds excess insulin within the beta cell and directs it towards degradation.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 25, 2024
Instead of making new beta cells, which the body would simply reject, they would be taking something that the body still accepts and lead it to act like a beta cell.
From Slate ● May 1, 2017
The beta cell produces the hormone insulin and makes up approximately 75 percent of each islet.
From Textbooks ● Jun. 19, 2013
They are less efficient than a normal beta cell, but perhaps efficient enough to help a person with diabetes.
From Nature ● May 18, 2011
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