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Cells > Endocrine Cells > Neuroendocrine Cells

Preferred term

Neuroendocrine Cells  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • Specialized NEURONS that produce hormones, such as NEUROPEPTIDES or BIOGENIC AMINES. They generally are in the NERVOUS SYSTEM, such as HYPOTHALAMUS, but can be found in other organs or systems. These neurons contain dense neurosecretory granules and PROPROTEIN CONVERTASES allowing the rapidly release of NEUROHORMONES into the blood circulation upon stimulation.

Broader concept

Entry terms

  • Endocrine Neurons

In other languages

  • French

  • Cellules NE
  • Cellules neuro-endocrines
  • Cellules neuro-endocriniennes
  • Cellules neuroendocriniennes
  • Neurones endocrines

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-TKNPVRMD-B

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