Signal Transduction in the Islets of Langerhans

Dear Colleagues,

The study of the diverse molecular mechanisms that regulate numerous functions of the different cells of the islets of Langerhans has remained an active area of research over the past decades. Several major advances have been made in research in these areas in recent years. New information derived from such research is likely to advance our understanding of the mechanisms that lead to the development of diabetes and help in the development of drugs that can be used for the prevention AND the treatment of the disease.

This Special Issue will consider review papers and original papers that deal with the signaling mechanisms that regulate the secretion of hormones from the islet cells, the mechanisms that regulate the development, differentiation, proliferation, and apoptosis of the different islet cells, the roles of numerous hormones, neurotransmitters, metabolic intermediates and other ligands, different ion channels, and transcription factors in mediating the signal transduction processes. The scope of this Special Issue will be broad and manuscripts dealing with the emerging areas of research on signal transduction in the islets of Langerhans will be prioritized.

Md. Shahidul Islam, M.D., Ph.D
Associate Professor, Senior Consultant Physician in Internal Medicine
Guest Editor

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