New therapeutic target identified for neuroendocrine tumors in the gastrointestinal tract

MedicalXpress | avr. 06, 2026

Neuroendocrine cells are unique in their ability to act both as nerve cells and hormone-making cells. They're scattered throughout the body, including the stomach, intestines, pancreas and lungs. Tumors that arise from these cells are called neuroendocrine tumors and are often rare and slow growing.