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Glucagon antibodies alter Langerhans' islets.

Authors :
Fuchs U
Hahn von Dorsche H
Ziegler M
Source :
Biomedica biochimica acta [Biomed Biochim Acta] 1984; Vol. 43 (5), pp. 691-3.
Publication Year :
1984

Abstract

The passive transfer of rabbit anti-glucagon antibodies into mice induces periinsular and intrainsular inflammation and hyperplasia of alpha cells. Active immunization of rabbits with heterologous glucagon induces alpha cell hyperplasia.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0232-766X
Volume :
43
Issue :
5
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Biomedica biochimica acta
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
6383371