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Endocrine System > Chromaffin System > Enterochromaffin-like Cells
Cells > Epithelial Cells > Enteroendocrine Cells > Enterochromaffin-like Cells
Cells > Endocrine Cells > Enteroendocrine Cells > Enterochromaffin-like Cells
Endocrine System > Enteroendocrine Cells > Enterochromaffin-like Cells

Preferred term

Enterochromaffin-like Cells  

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Definition

  • 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.

Entry terms

  • ECL Cells

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