Enterochromaffin-like Cells
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.
Year introduced: 1998
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Tree Number(s): A06.224.365, A06.390.043, A11.382.625.047, A11.436.294.047
MeSH Unique ID: D019861
Entry Terms:
- Enterochromaffin-like Cell
- Enterochromaffin like Cells
- ECL Cells
- ECL Cell
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