type TG enteroendocrine cell

Term ID

CL:0002282

Synonyms

Definition

An enteroendocrine cell which produces a gastrin- and cholecystokinin-like peptide. The apical microvilli-rich plasma membrane is in open contact with the small intestine mucosa. This cell type is devoid of gastrin-17 but contains other fragments of the gastrin polypeptide. 7013499

References

• FMA:63421

Ontology

Cell Ontology