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Structure of alpha Cell of islet

Known as: Cells, Glucagon-Secreting, Alpha cell of pancreatic islet, Alpha cell 
A type of pancreatic cell representing about 5-20% of the islet cells. Alpha cells secrete GLUCAGON.
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Highly Cited
2006
Highly Cited
2006
We designed the present study to test the hypothesis that oxygen free radicals can enhance tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-α cellular… 
Highly Cited
1981
Highly Cited
1981
Previous studies demonstrated that BALB/c mice with the IgA-secreting plasmacytomas MOPC-315 (alpha lambda 2), MOPC-167 (alpha… 
Highly Cited
1981
Highly Cited
1981
A subpopulation of human T lymphocytes that express receptors of immunoglobulin A (T alpha cells) was separated by a FACS using… 
Highly Cited
1980
Highly Cited
1980
BALB/c mice with established subcutaneous IgA plasmacytomas (MOPC-315, MOPC-167, McPC-603, or TEPC-15) develop large numbers of… 
Highly Cited
1977
Highly Cited
1977
To examine the role of catecholamines in glucopenia-induced glucagon secretion, urinary epinephrine and norepinephrine and plasma… 
Highly Cited
1977
Highly Cited
1977
The pancreatic insulin-, glucagon-, and somatostatin-positive cell populations were quantitated in normal and alloxan-diabetic… 
Highly Cited
1977
Highly Cited
1977
Islet-cell (ICA) and organ-specific autoantibodies (OSA) were determined by the indirect immunofluorescence technique in 920… 
Highly Cited
1976
Highly Cited
1976
One hour following intravenous streptozotocin, rat pancreases were perfused in situ, and , in contrast to saline-injected… 
Highly Cited
1974
Highly Cited
1974
In order to characterize the influence of the adrenergic system on pancreatic glucagon secretion in man, changes in basal… 
Highly Cited
1958
Highly Cited
1958
In this investigation, the changes in the blood sugar and the pancreatic islet cells of a lizard, Eumeces obsoletus, were studied…