Pancreatic organogenesis--developmental mechanisms and implications for therapy.

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The pancreas is a mixed exocrine and endocrine gland that controls many homeostatic functions. The exocrine pancreas produces and secretes digestive enzymes, whereas the endocrine compartment consists of four distinct hormone-producing cell types. Studies that further our knowledge of the basic mechanisms that underlie the formation of the pancreas will be crucial for understanding the development and homeostasis...

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