kliercomponent
Kliercomponent is a term used in some theoretical discussions of gland biology to denote a modular functional unit within a gland responsible for the production, storage, and release of secretions. The word combines the Dutch klier meaning gland with component, and the concept appears in certain glossaries and speculative models rather than as a standard anatomical category.
A kliercomponent is envisioned as a semi-autonomous subunit that can include secretory cells, nearby duct segments,
Typical descriptions of a kliercomponent emphasize secretory cells equipped with vesicles, tight junctions, and proximity to
During organogenesis, glandular epithelium differentiates into multiple kliercomponents, with variations among glands such as salivary, pancreatic,
In pathology and computational modeling, studying the concept of a kliercomponent can help explain how localized
See also: gland, acinus, exocrine gland, endocrine gland, secretory unit.