Islets of Langerhans - Paracrine Feedback

Paracrine Feedback

The paracrine feedback system of the islets of Langerhans has the following structure:

  • Insulin: activates beta cells and inhibits alpha cells
  • Glucagon: activates alpha cells which activates beta cells and delta cells
  • Somatostatin: inhibits alpha cells and beta cells

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