Within islets, beta cells secrete insulin, and alpha cells secrete glucagon. Scientists have identified three additional cell types in islets, including cells that secrete the hormones ...

The research sheds new light on how this enzyme influences glucagon secretion in pancreatic alpha (α) cells, a process crucial for maintaining healthy blood sugar levels. The research ...

Immune cells native to the intestines travel to the pancreas to stimulate glucagon production in pancreatic alpha cells, thereby contributing to the regulation of blood glucose levels, suggests a ...