The Islets of Langerhans. Biochemistry, Physiology, and Pathology

Content: 
Contributors, Page ii
Front Matter, Page iii
Copyright, Page iv
List of Contributors, Pages xiii-xv
Foreword, Pages xvii-xviii, Rachmiel Levine
Preface, Pages xix-xxi, S.J. Cooperstein, Dudley Watkins
1 - Morphological Characterization of Islet Cell Diversity, Pages 3-34, B.L. MUNGER
2 - Functional Development of the Pancreatic Islets, Pages 35-49, D. BAXTER-GRILLO, E. BLÀZQUEZ, T.A.I. GRILLO, J. SODOYEZ, F. SODOYEZ-GOFFAUX, P.P. FOà
3 - Transport Systems of Islet Cells, Pages 53-74, J. SEHLIN
4 - Biosynthesis of Insulin, Pages 75-95, M.A. PERMUTT
5 - Interactions of Cell Organelles in Insulin Secretion, Pages 97-115, MICHAEL L. McDANIEL, PAUL E. LACY
6 - Metabolic Controls of Insulin Secretion, Pages 117-148, S.J.H. ASHCROFT
7 - Inorganic Ions in Insulin Secretion, Pages 149-171, W.J. MALAISSE, A. HERCHUELZ, A. SENER
8 - Interrelationships between Prostaglandins and Biogenic Amines during Modulation of Beta-Cell Function, Pages 173-188, R.P. ROBERTSON
9 - Biosynthesis of Glucagon and Somatostatin, Pages 189-224, B.D. NOE, D.J. FLETCHER, G.E. BAUER
10 - Secretion of Glucagon, Pages 225-255, M. ITOH, G. REACH, B. FURMAN, J. GERICH
11 - Somatostatin and Its Role in Insulin and Glucagon Secretion, Pages 257-273, S. EFENDIĆ, R. LUFT
12 - Synthesis, Storage, Secretion, and Significance of Pancreatic Polypeptide in Vertebrates, Pages 275-318, R.L. HAZEL WOOD
13 - Islet Changes in Human Diabetes, Pages 321-356, W. GEPTS
14 - Animal Models of Spontaneous Diabetes, Pages 357-385, M.G. SORET, W.E. DULIN
15 - Action of Toxic Drugs on Islet Cells, Pages 387-425, S.J. COOPERSTEIN, D. WATKINS
16 - Role of Viruses in Diabetes, Pages 427-451, E.J. RAYFIELD, JI-WON YOON
17 - Autoimmunity and Diabetes, Pages 453-466, N.K. MACLAREN
18 - Insulin, Glucagon, and Somatostatin Interaction in Diabetes, Pages 467-481, P. RASKIN
Index, Pages 483-497