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Results 1 - 10 of 84 for Pancreas
  1. Shwachman-Diamond syndrome 
    ... parts of the body, particularly the bone marrow, pancreas, and bones.The major function of bone marrow ... leukemia (AML).Shwachman-Diamond syndrome also affects the pancreas, which is an organ that plays an essential ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/.../condition/shwachman-diamond-syndrome - Genetics
  2. Cystic fibrosis 
    ... a buildup of thick, sticky mucus in the pancreas. The pancreas is an organ that produces insulin (a hormone ... people with cystic fibrosis, mucus often damages the pancreas, impairing its ability to produce insulin and digestive ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/condition/cystic-fibrosis - Genetics
  3. SEPSECS gene 
    ... with PCH2D. More About This Health Condition liver-pancreas antigen LP O-phosphoseryl-tRNA(Sec) selenium transferase ... autoantigen soluble liver antigen soluble liver antigen/liver pancreas antigen tRNA(Ser/Sec)-associated antigenic protein UGA ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/gene/sepsecs - Genetics
  4. Hereditary pancreatitis 
    ... characterized by recurrent episodes of inflammation of the pancreas (pancreatitis). The pancreas produces enzymes that help digest food, and it ... leads to chronic pancreatitis, which occurs when the pancreas is persistently inflamed. Chronic pancreatitis usually develops by ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/condition/hereditary-pancreatitis - Genetics
  5. Hereditary fibrosing poikiloderma with tendon contractures, myopathy, and pulmonary fibrosis 
    ... the body, particularly the skin, muscles, lungs, and pancreas. Signs and symptoms vary among affected individuals.People ... a shortage (deficiency) of enzymes produced by the pancreas to aid in the digestion of fats. This ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/...tractures-myopathy-and-pulmonary-fibrosis - Genetics
  6. PRSS1 gene 
    ... smaller pieces. Cationic trypsinogen is produced in the pancreas and helps with the digestion of food. Cationic trypsinogen is secreted by the pancreas and transported to the small intestine, where it ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/gene/prss1 - Genetics
  7. Pearson syndrome 
    ... a bone marrow failure disorder. Function of the pancreas and other organs can also be affected.Most ... ring sideroblasts.In people with Pearson syndrome, the pancreas does not work as well as usual. The ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/condition/pearson-syndrome - Genetics
  8. ARX gene 
    ... be involved in the development of the brain, pancreas, testes, and muscles used for movement (skeletal muscles).In the pancreas, testes, and skeletal muscles, the ARX protein helps ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/gene/arx - Genetics
  9. HNF1B gene 
    ... organs and tissues, including the lungs, liver, intestines, pancreas, kidneys, genital tract, and urinary tract and is ... of the kidneys and beta cells in the pancreas. Beta cells produce and release (secrete) the hormone ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/gene/hnf1b - Genetics
  10. Type 2 diabetes 
    ... properly. Insulin is a hormone produced in the pancreas that helps regulate blood glucose levels. Specifically, insulin ... are high (such as after a meal), the pancreas releases insulin to move the excess glucose into ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/condition/type-2-diabetes - Genetics
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