beta cell
nounDefinition of beta cell
: any of the insulin-secreting pancreatic cells in the islets of Langerhans
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By the time diabetes is diagnosed, most of these insulin-producing cells, called beta cells, are gone. — Jennifer Couzin-frankel, Science | AAAS, "In milestone trial, experimental drug delays type 1 diabetes," 9 June 2019 CRISPR Therapeutics, based in Zug, Switzerland, wants to edit beta cells, which produce insulin, so that they can be transplanted into diabetics without rejection. — The Economist, "Gene editing is back in the spotlight," 14 June 2019 The 76 study participants, who ranged in age from 8 to 49, faced a high risk of type 1 diabetes in part because their relatives had the disease, which kills the beta cells in the pancreas that make and release insulin. — NBC News, "Experimental drug delays type 1 diabetes in high risk children," 10 June 2019 During this quiet battle, beta cells in the pancreas are still largely intact, offering a crucial window in which to intervene and save them. — Jennifer Couzin-frankel, Science | AAAS, "In milestone trial, experimental drug delays type 1 diabetes," 9 June 2019 Some insulin-making beta cells were as old as neurons, and did not divide. — San Diego Union-Tribune, "How old are your organs? Salk, UCSD mouse study finds human clues," 6 June 2019 Environmental and genetic factors can lead to the destruction of the beta cells in the pancreas that produce insulin. — Jaclyn London, Ms, Rd, Cdn, Good Housekeeping, "Everything You Need to Know About a Diabetic Diet," 23 Aug. 2017 Even a small amount of beta cell mass makes a major impact on function. — NBC News, "Cheap blood pressure drug might slow diabetes," 9 July 2018 And in Type 2, the most common category of diabetes accounting for 90-95 percent of all cases, the body’s cells either stop responding to insulin or the beta cells can’t produce enough of the hormone. — Fiza Pirani, ajc, "These insulin pills could replace daily injections for diabetics, study says," 28 June 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'beta cell.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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