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Origin of secretory
First recorded in 1685–95; secret(ion) + -ory 1
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Colozza's and colleagues' study is the first genetic proof that Daam1, a member of the non-canonical Wnt pathway, is important for specifying Paneth cells, and directly involved in the development of this crucial secretory cell.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 24, 2023
They further revealed that Anxa10 expression is triggered by elevated calcium levels in pancreatic β-cells, contributing to a reduction in insulin secretory capacity.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 21, 2023
Researchers at the Centre for Genomic Regulation in Barcelona find evidence that specialized secretory cells found in these unique and ancient creatures may have given rise to neurons in more complex animals.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 19, 2023
Mammalian integument, or skin, includes secretory glands with various functions.
From Textbooks ● Jan. 1, 2015
We now know that the motor function of the stomach is much more important than its secretory function.
From Psychotherapy by Walsh, James J. (James Joseph)
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