Term Name: pancreatic centroacinar cell
Synonyms: CAC
Definition: A cuboidal epithelial cell that is continuous with the lining of intercalated ducts that drain the acinus. This cell type secretes a high pH solution to aid in activation of zymogens, and can differentiate into endocrine and exocrine pancreatic cell types.
Appears at: Hatching:Long-pec (48.0h-60.0h)
Evident until: Adult (90d-730d, breeding adult)
Ontology: Anatomy Ontology [ZFA:0005740]

Relationships
is part of: pancreatic acinar gland
is a type of: columnar/cuboidal epithelial cell

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