Pancreas cells may produce a protein that can ... Toru Hosoi and colleagues hypothesized the existence of a neuroprotective agent secreted by pancreatic β cells, distinct from insulin, that ...

FOR A SMALL, blow-dryer shaped organ deep in the abdomen, the pancreas has a lot of power. It's a key player in diabetes, ...

The pancreas is a complex organ that consists of two parts: exocrine, which secretes digestive enzymes into the gut; and endocrine, which secretes the four hormones insulin, glucagon, somatostatin ...

The pancreas is a large gland in the abdomen. It secretes pancreatic juices into the small intestine to digest food, and secretes insulin into the bloodstream to regulate glucose levels.

As a result, the pancreas produces and secretes less insulin, and the cells eventually die. Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert!