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CL Term : type EC enteroendocrine cell [CL:0000577] Cell Ontology

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description  A subtype of enteroendocrine cells found in the gastrointestinal mucosa, particularly in the glands of pyloric antrum; duodenum; and ileum. These cell type secretes serotonin and some neurotransmitters including enkephalins and substance P. Their secretory granules stain readily with silver (argentaffin stain).
  • synonyms:
  • argentaffin cell,
  • Kulchitsky cell,
  • enterochromaffin cell,
  • CL:0002065
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