Pancreatic cells are specialized cells found in the pancreas, an organ in the body. These cells produce important substances called hormones and enzymes that help with digestion and regulate blood sugar levels in the body. Full definition
Now, however, a team has identified cells in mice that can become a variety of pancreatic cell types, including those that make insulin. (sciencemag.org)
A new method for developing stem cells enables the production of liver and pancreatic cells in «clinically relevant» quantities for the first time, paving the way for regenerative therapies. (cam.ac.uk)
It involves injecting short segments of an insulin precursor molecule into the blood, helping to train immune cells to stop attacking the insulin - producing pancreatic cells. (newscientist.com)