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enterochromaffin-like cell

Term ID
CL:0000504
Synonyms
  • ECL
Definition
A enteroendocrine cell part of the glands of the gastric mucosa. They produce histamine and peptides such as chromogranins. This cell type respond to gastrin by releasing histamine which acts as a paracrine stimulator of the release of hydrochloric acid from the gastric parietal cells. A06.224.365
References
  • BTO:0002692
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