Pancreatic progenitor cells are multipotent stem cells originating from the developing fore-gut endoderm which have the ability to differentiate into the lineage specific progenitors responsible for the developing pancreas. ... Exocrine cells constitute the acinar cells and the ductal cells.Stem cell therapy shows immense promise for treating both acute and chronic pancreatitis. However, as yet, there is no FDA-approved application for stem cells in the US. Further study is required and any existing treatment should be considered experimental.