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type EC enteroendocrine cell
- Term ID
- CL:0000577
- Synonyms
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- argentaffin cell
- enterochromaffin cell
- Kulchitsky cell
- Definition
- A subtype of enteroendocrine cells found in the gastrointestinal mucosa, particularly in the glands of pyloric antrum; duodenum; and ileum. These cell type secretes serotonin and some neurotransmitters including enkephalins and substance P. Their secretory granules stain readily with silver (argentaffin stain). (2)
- References
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- FMA:62934
- FMA:83132
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