Light micrograph of a human pancreas in type 2 diabetes mellitus. The islets of Langerhans show a drastic reduction of endocrine cells and pink hyalinisation (with deposition of amyloid). This change is common in the islets of patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus. This amyloid contains protein derivatives of amylin, or islet amyloid polypeptide. | |
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Credit: | Science Photo Library / JOSE CALVO |
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