islet amyloid polypeptide
noun
: amylin
Islet amyloid polypeptide, or amylin, a recently identified product of pancreatic beta-cells that is secreted together with insulin, may antagonize the glucose-lowering effect of insulin on peripheral tissues.—
David E. Moller and Jeffrey S. Flier, The New England Journal of Medicine
David E. Moller and Jeffrey S. Flier, The New England Journal of MedicineCite this Entry
“Islet amyloid polypeptide.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/islet%20amyloid%20polypeptide. Accessed 20 Apr. 2025.
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