type EC enteroendocrine cell
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). [ http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/9505449 MESH:A03.492.766.440.250 ]
Synonyms: enterochromaffin cell, argentaffin cell, Kulchitsky cell
Term info
- FMA:83132
- FMA:62934
human_reference_atlas
http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/NCBITaxon_9606