A neuroendocrine principle: Pancreatic islets actively shape sympathetic innervation
Dongxue Li, Jiamei Luo, Junjie Wang, Yun-Zhen Qian, Dilinazi Abudujilile, Musitaba Mutailifu, Tian Yang, Yuan-Xin Hong, Wentao Shi, Xiaoyi Ma, Qing Ye, Li Zhu, Hui Li, Xiao-Mei Yang, Yanli Zhang, , Zhigang Zhang
The paper shows pancreatic islets actively shape sympathetic innervation, with Reg2 and Reg3β promoting nerve regeneration and islet function.
bioRxiv · Sep 3, 2025 · PreprintCell Biology