Scientists map development of pancreas transport channels that deliver digestive enzymes
Jan 09, 2026
Organs often have fluid-filled spaces called lumens, which are crucial for organ function and serve as transport and delivery networks. Lumens in the pancreas form a complex ductal system, and its channels transport digestive enzymes to the small intestine. Understanding how this system forms in emb
ryonic development is essential, both for normal organ formation and for diagnosing and treating pancreatic disorders. ...read more read less