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MeSH Heading: Enterochromaffin-like Cells
Tree Number(s): A06.224.365; A06.390.043; A11.382.625.047; A11.436.294.047
Unique ID: D019861
RDF Unique Identifier: http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D019861
Scope Note: 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.
Entry Term(s): ECL Cells
Previous Indexing: Chromaffin System (1969-1971); Enterochromaffin Cells (1975-1997); Gastric Mucosa (1967-1971)
See Also: Enterochromaffin Cells
Public MeSH Note: 98
History Note: 98
Date Established: 1998/01/01
Date of Entry: 1997/06/20
Revision Date: 2008/07/08

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cytology (CY)

drug effects (DE)

enzymology (EN)

immunology (IM)

metabolism (ME)

microbiology (MI)

parasitology (PS)

pathology (PA)

physiology (PH)

radiation effects (RE)

transplantation (TR)

ultrastructure (UL)

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