Concept information
Preferred term
Enterochromaffin-like Cells
Type
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Topical Descriptor
Broader concept
Entry terms
- ECL Cell
- ECL Cells
Scope note
- Neuroendocrine cells in the glands of the GASTRIC MUCOSA. They produce HISTAMINE and peptides such as CHROMOGRANINS. ECL cells respond to GASTRIN by releasing histamine which acts as a paracrine stimulator of the release of HYDROCHLORIC ACID from the GASTRIC PARIETAL CELLS.
History note
- 98
In other languages
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Finnish
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enterokromaffiinin kaltainen solu
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enterokromaffiinin näköinen solu
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enterokromaffiinin näköiset solut
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Swedish
URI
http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D019861
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