Abstract
Many cytoprotective agents have been reported to improve islet isolation and transplantation outcomes. However, several cytoprotective agents may improve all cell subsets within an islet preparation, and selected non- β-cells components may have a negative effect on β-cell function and survival (e.g., acinar cells). In this study, we examined the effect of prolactin (PRL) supplementation to the culture medium, to determine whether it could exert β-cell-selective cytoprotection (islet viability and function) towards a possible use of PRL during pre transplant islet culture.
