The lacrimal gland (LG) secretes aqueous tears necessary for maintaining the structure and
function of the cornea, a transparent tissue essential for vision. In the human a single LG …

Endometriosis is a prevalent gynecological disorder in which endometrial tissue proliferates
in extrauterine sites, such as the peritoneal cavity, eventually giving rise to painful, invasive …

Stem cells having the capability to differentiate into other type of cells and renewing
themselves, gained so much importance in recent years. Investigations in stem cells …

Understanding how developmental systems evolve over time is a key question in stem cell
and developmental biology research. However, due to hurdles of existing experimental …

Although generation of fully functional β-cells in vitro has not yet been achieved, possible
intermediate approaches to treat diabetes include using PPCs or reprogramming adult cells …

Vascularization is undoubtedly one of the greatest challenges in tissue engineering. Its
importance is particularly evident when considering the transplantation of (bioengineered) …

Recent work on self-organized remodeling of vasculature in slime molds, leaf venation
systems, and vessel systems in vertebrates has put forward a plethora of potential …

The adult pancreas is comprised of at least 10 different cells types including those with
endocrine function (α, β, δ, γ, and ε), exocrine function (acinar and duct cells), vascular cells …

Blood vessel networks provide nutrients and gaseous exchange that are essential for
functions. Pancreatic islet capillaries deliver oxygen to endocrine cells while transporting …

New findings in pancreatic and intestinal endocrine developm... : Current Opinion in
Endocrinology, Diabetes and Obesity New findings in pancreatic and intestinal endocrine …