"Endocrine cells" are cells in our bodies that produce and release hormones, which are important chemical messengers that control various functions and activities in our body. Full definition
If the product performs as expected it will provide patients with a replacement for the pancreatic endocrine cells lost as a result of the disease. (viacyte.com)
Although the main function of gut endocrine cells is to regulate digestion, the Duke researchers found these cells also have nerve - like properties. (sciencedaily.com)
While changes in insulin secretion are unlikely to play a major role in the acute effects of SD, cellular stress in pancreatic tissue suggests that chronic SD may contribute to the loss or dysfunction of endocrine cells, and that these effects may be exacerbated by normal aging, say the researchers. (sciencedaily.com)