Maximilian Reichert, Anil K. Rustgi
Citation Information: J Clin Invest. 2011;121(12):4572-4578. https://doi.org/10.1172/JCI57131.
Maximilian Reichert, Anil K. Rustgi
Published December 1, 2011
Citation Information: J Clin Invest. 2011;121(12):4572-4578. https://doi.org/10.1172/JCI57131.
Abstract
The pancreas is a complex organ comprised of three critical cell lineages: islet (endocrine), acinar, and ductal. This review will focus upon recent insights and advances in the biology of pancreatic ductal cells. In particular, emphasis will be placed upon the regulation of ductal cells by specific transcriptional factors during development as well as the underpinnings of acinar-ductal metaplasia as an important adaptive response during injury and regeneration. We also address the potential contributions of ductal cells to neoplastic transformation, specifically in pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma.
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Maximilian Reichert, Anil K. Rustgi
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