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Osteoblasts

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Osteoblasts are specialized bone-forming cells derived from mesenchymal stem cells, playing a crucial role in skeletal development, bone formation, and…

Osteoclasts

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Osteoclasts are highly specialized multinucleated cells derived from hematopoietic stem cells of the monocyte/macrophage lineage.  These remarkable cells are the…

Goblet Cells

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Goblet cells are specialized secretory epithelial cells found in various mucosal surfaces throughout the body, particularly abundant in the respiratory…

Pulmonary Neuroendocrine Cells (PNECs)

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Pulmonary neuroendocrine cells (PNECs) are specialized epithelial cells distributed throughout the airway epithelium, either as single cells or clustered in…

Endocrine Functions of Pancreas

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The pancreas is a vital organ that performs both exocrine and endocrine functions.  Its role in the endocrine system is…

Exocrine Functions of the Pancreas

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In addition to its vital role in hormone production, the pancreas serves a crucial function as an exocrine gland, contributing…

Brain

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The brain is the central organ of the nervous system, responsible for coordinating nearly all bodily functions, including movement, sensation,…

Heart

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The heart is a vital muscular organ responsible for pumping blood throughout the body, supplying oxygen and nutrients to tissues…

Microencapsulation of Pancreatic Islets

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Islet microencapsulation is a cutting-edge biomedical technique designed to enhance cell-based therapies for diabetes, particularly type 1 diabetes.  This approach…

Pancreatic Islet Transplantation

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Pancreatic islet transplantation is an advanced cell-based therapy designed to restore insulin production in people with type 1 diabetes.  The…

Autoimmune and Autoinflammatory Diseases (AIIDs)

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Autoimmune and autoinflammatory diseases (AIIDs) are complex and diverse conditions driven by dysregulated immune responses.  While autoimmune diseases involve the…

Liver

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The liver is the largest internal organ and a vital metabolic hub, essential for maintaining systemic homeostasis.  Located in the…

Kidney

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The kidneys are vital organs responsible for maintaining homeostasis by regulating fluid balance, electrolyte composition, acid-base balance, and waste excretion. …

Pancreas

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The pancreas is a vital organ with a unique dual role, functioning as both an endocrine and exocrine gland.  It…

Pancreatic Islets (Islets of Langerhans)

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Pancreatic islets, or islets of Langerhans, are highly specialized clusters of endocrine cells within the pancreas. These structures are integral…