Delta cell

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Delta cell (also known as D cell or somatostatin cell) is a type of cell in the pancreas. Delta cells make up 5-10% of the cells in the Islets of Langerhans.

Function[edit | edit source]

Delta cells produce the hormone somatostatin, which inhibits the release of a number of other hormones in the body. This includes insulin and glucagon, which are both involved in regulating blood sugar levels. Somatostatin also inhibits the release of growth hormone and thyroid-stimulating hormone.

Clinical significance[edit | edit source]

Abnormalities in delta cells can lead to a number of medical conditions. For example, an overproduction of somatostatin can lead to somatostatinoma, a rare type of pancreatic tumor. On the other hand, a lack of somatostatin can contribute to hyperinsulinism, a condition characterized by excessive levels of insulin.

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