islets of Langerhans

GPTKB entity

Properties (49)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf endocrine tissue
gptkbp:artExhibitions high
gptkbp:associatedWith diabetes
gptkbp:built endoderm
gptkbp:composedOf alpha cells
beta cells
PP cells
delta_cells
gptkbp:contains blood vessels
nerves
gptkbp:diedIn metabolism
gptkbp:established gptkb:Paul_Langerhans
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label islets of Langerhans
gptkbp:impact autoimmune diseases
gptkbp:influence energy balance
satiety
gptkbp:introduced gptkb:pancreatic_polypeptide
somatostatin
amylin
gptkbp:involvedIn glucose homeostasis
gptkbp:isCounteredBy exercise
amino acids
diet
medications
lifestyle changes
glucose
stress hormones
somatostatin
low glucose levels
high levels of fatty acids
incretins
gptkbp:isIncorporatedIn diabetes treatment
gptkbp:isUsedFor genetic factors
obesity
toxins
sedentary lifestyle
chronic inflammation
viral infections
gptkbp:locatedIn pancreas
amphibians
birds
mammals
reptiles
gptkbp:numberOfTeams 1 million
gptkbp:produces gptkb:glucagon
insulin
gptkbp:regulates blood sugar levels
gptkbp:respondsTo glucose_levels
gptkbp:size 1-2 mm