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Cells > Epithelial Cells > Enteroendocrine Cells > Pancreatic Polypeptide-Secreting Cells
Cells > Endocrine Cells > Enteroendocrine Cells > Pancreatic Polypeptide-Secreting Cells
Endocrine System > Enteroendocrine Cells > Pancreatic Polypeptide-Secreting Cells
Endocrine System > Endocrine Glands > Islets of Langerhans > Pancreatic Polypeptide-Secreting Cells
Digestive System > Pancreas > Islets of Langerhans > Pancreatic Polypeptide-Secreting Cells

Preferred term

Pancreatic Polypeptide-Secreting Cells  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • A group of islet cells (10-35%) which secrete PANCREATIC POLYPEPTIDE, a hormone that regulates APPETITE and FOOD INTAKE.

Entry terms

  • Pancreatic Polypeptide Cells
  • PP Cells, Pancreatic

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-V0FLPWFV-F

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