Enterochromaffin Cells
A subtype of enteroendocrine cells found in the gastrointestinal MUCOSA, particularly in the glands of PYLORIC ANTRUM; DUODENUM; and ILEUM. These cells secrete mainly SEROTONIN and some neuropeptides. Their secretory granules stain readily with silver (argentaffin stain).
Year introduced: 1991(1975)
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Tree Number(s): A03.556.875.875.440.250, A06.224.358, A06.390.021, A10.615.550.291.162, A11.382.625.031, A11.436.294.031, A15.382.250
MeSH Unique ID: D004759
Entry Terms:
- Cell, Enterochromaffin
- Cells, Enterochromaffin
- Enterochromaffin Cell
- Argentaffin Cells
- Argentaffin Cell
- 5-HT-Containing Enterochromaffin Cells
- 5-HT-Containing Enterochromaffin Cell
- 5 HT Containing Enterochromaffin Cells
- Enterochromaffin Cell, 5-HT-Containing
- Enterochromaffin Cells, 5-HT-Containing
- Serotonin-Containing Enterochromaffin Cells
- Enterochromaffin Cell, Serotonin-Containing
- Enterochromaffin Cells, Serotonin-Containing
- Serotonin-Containing Enterochromaffin Cell
- Serotonin Containing Enterochromaffin Cells
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