On day 1, GLP-1 was infused to stimulate endogenous insulin release and suppress endogenous glucagon. On days 2–5, pancreatic endocrine clamps were performed using somatostatin infusions of ...

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

One hormone that could serve this function is somatostatin, which acts as a brake to prevent blood sugar from rising to normal levels. Blood glucose levels are mainly regulated by the opposing actions ...

Somatostatin is secreted by specific cells of the pancreas, called delta cells. It is a master regulator of insulin and glucagon – another hormone that works hand-in-hand with insulin to maintai ...