Isles Of Langerhans (Noun)
Meaning
Cell clusters in the pancreas that form the endocrine part of that organ; secrete insulin and other hormones.
Classification
Nouns denoting body parts.
Examples
- The islets of Langerhans produce insulin in response to rising glucose levels in the bloodstream, playing a critical role in regulating blood sugar.
- Research has focused on understanding the intricate functioning of the islets of Langerhans in healthy individuals to gain insights into the mechanisms behind diabetes.
- Transplanting the islets of Langerhans into the liver via the portal vein can provide a potentially effective treatment for individuals with severe diabetes.
- Histopathological studies on pancreas specimens are typically focused on assessing damage or atrophy in the islets of Langerhans in various endocrine and exocrine diseases.
- Although research continues on generating fully functional, human insulin-secreting beta cells outside of the body for replacement in dysfunctional islets of Langerhans, results remain incomplete and complicated.