Recent electrophysiological and pharmacological studies have confirmed previous clinical evidence that the gene defect in cystic fibrosis is strongly expressed in the sweat gland. This has provided a ...

Explore how rare epithelial cells like tuft cells regulate inflammation, regeneration, and circadian rhythms in salivary glands using state-of-the-art molecular and imaging techniques. Our lab ...

Scientists have discovered a special type of cell that resides in salivary glands and is likely crucial for oral health. Scientists at Scripps Research and the National Institute of Dental and ...

The prostate gland epithelium -- a type of body tissue that forms the surface of glands and organs -- is typically composed of two types of epithelial cells: basal cells and highly-differentiated ...

The morphology and epithelial cytology of the digestive gland of the slipper lobster Thenus orientalis is described. The primary ducts possess extensive musculature which indicate that they may move ...

Polarized epithelial cells form barriers that separate the inner and outer layers of various organs such as kidney, colon, lung, and mammary glands. Epithelial barriers are essential for controlling ...

In experiments with mouse tissue, UC San Francisco researchers have discovered that the adaptive immune system, generally associated with fighting infections, plays an active role in guiding the ...

Mammary organoids derived from mouse embryonic stem cells could offer clues into mammary gland developmental origins and help researchers study breast cancer. “When we use embryonic stem cells, they ...

The pituitary gland is a pea-sized endocrine gland that is situated in the middle of the skull base and kept protected within a bony cavity called the sella turcica. It plays an essential role in ...