Pancreatic α-cells are required for nutrient homeostasis by regulating dynamic β-cell networks in islets
Marie Lallouet, Manon Jaffredo, Antoine Pirog, Karen Leal-Fischer, Julien Gaitan, Daniel T. Meier, Sylvie Renaud, Matthieu Raoux, Jochen Lang
This study shows that pancreatic α-cells regulate β-cell network dynamics to maintain nutrient homeostasis, even without metabolic stress.
Science Advances · Jul 3, 2026Peer-reviewedPhysiology