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type EC enteroendocrine cell

^ http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/CL_0000577

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). [ http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/9505449 MESH:A03.492.766.440.250 ]

Synonyms: enterochromaffin cell, argentaffin cell, Kulchitsky cell

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database cross reference
  • FMA:62934
  • FMA:83132
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human_reference_atlas

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http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/NCBITaxon_9606