Functionalized self-assembling peptide improves INS-1 ß-cell function and proliferation via the integrin/FAK/ERK/cyclin pathway

© 2015 Liu et al. Islet transplantation is considered to be a curative treatment for type 1 diabetes mellitus. However, disruption of the extracellular matrix (ECM) leads to ß-cell destruction and graft dysfunction. In this study, we developed a functionalized self-assembling peptide, KLD-F, with EC...

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Main Authors: Liu, J., Liu, S., Chen, Younan, Zhao, X., Lu, Y., Cheng, J.
Format: Journal Article
Published: 2015
Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/39904