Pancreatic cells can reach the pancreas after transplantation via the placenta, mouse experiments reveal

Medical Xpress - latest medical and health news stories ·
Health & Medicine United Kingdom

The pancreas is a complex organ comprising multiple cell types that regulate blood glucose levels through hormones, such as insulin, and support digestion by producing digestive enzymes. Researchers at the University of Tsukuba previously developed an intraplacental transplantation method whereby pancreatic progenitor cells are injected into the placenta of a pregnant mouse and delivered to the…

Read original article on Medical Xpress - latest medical and health news stories →

Related news