| Literature DB >> 8667616 |
M Arnush1, D Gu, C Baugh, S P Sawyer, B Mroczkowski, T Krahl, N Sarvetnick.
Abstract
We examined the distribution of several relevant growth factors in gamma-interferon transgenic mice, which undergo continual growth and differentiation in the pancreas. As a result, epidermal growth factor (EGF), TGF-alpha, and the EGF receptor were identified as potentially important in mediating some of these regenerative changes. Transient up-regulation of EGF, TGF-alpha, and the EGF receptor were observed in acini undergoing differentiation into duct-like structures. These ducts have been shown to proliferate and potentiate regeneration of the pancreatic islet mass.Entities:
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Year: 1996 PMID: 8667616
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Lab Invest ISSN: 0023-6837 Impact factor: 5.662