Dutch scientists made an unexpected discovery in their studies on prostate cancer.
TIGRIS NEWS – In the research conducted at the Netherlands Cancer Institute, a new organ was discovered in a completely different part of the body, thanks to the scans made of the PSMA protein, which is frequently seen in prostate cancer cells.
Dutch researchers encountered a big surprise when they examined prostate cancer cells. In CT and PET scans performed on patients injected with the radioactive glucose substance used to highlight tumors, it was revealed that another organ was clearly visible thanks to the PSMA protein.
In the research conducted at the Netherlands Cancer Institute, it was observed that tumors became brighter due to the PSMA protein commonly found in prostate cancer cells. During this discovery, it was noticed that a new organ had emerged in a completely different part of the body.
New organ was identified as a result of research conducted on 100 patients
According to Express US, as a result of detailed research on 100 patients, it was discovered that it hosts another organ of the human body. This new organ has been called the “tube salivary gland” and is located along with other important salivary glands in the body.
Purpose and importance of the new organ
It is thought that this new organ is for the purpose of moistening the upper part of the throat behind the nose and mouth. Other important salivary glands in our body include the parotid glands for chewing and swallowing food, the submandibular glands under the lower jaw, and the sublingual glands located under the tongue.
While this discovery created great excitement in the scientific world, it shows that the human body still has many secrets waiting to be discovered.
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