Concept information
Preferred term
Enterochromaffin Cells
Type
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Topical Descriptor
Broader concept
Entry terms
- 5-HT-Containing Enterochromaffin Cell
- 5 HT Containing Enterochromaffin Cells
- 5-HT-Containing Enterochromaffin Cells
- Argentaffin Cell
- Argentaffin Cells
- Enterochromaffin Cell, 5-HT-Containing
- Enterochromaffin Cells, 5-HT-Containing
- Enterochromaffin Cell, Serotonin-Containing
- Enterochromaffin Cells, Serotonin-Containing
- Serotonin-Containing Enterochromaffin Cell
- Serotonin Containing Enterochromaffin Cells
- Serotonin-Containing Enterochromaffin Cells
Scope note
- A subtype of enteroendocrine cells found in the gastrointestinal MUCOSA, particularly in the glands of PYLORIC ANTRUM; DUODENUM; and ILEUM. These cells secrete mainly SEROTONIN and some neuropeptides. Their secretory granules stain readily with silver (argentaffin stain).
History note
- 91(75); was see under CHROMAFFIN SYSTEM 1975-90
In other languages
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Finnish
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enterokromaffiininen solu
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enterokromaffiiniset solut
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Swedish
URI
http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D004759
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