Preferred Name |
enteroendocrine cell |
Synonyms |
basal granular cell |
Definitions |
A group of APUD cells found scattered along the walls of the gastrointestinal tract; their secretions affect motility, secretion of pancreatic enzymes and bile, and growth of the gastrointestinal tract epithelium, and are regulators of other endocrine substances in the intestines. |
ID |
http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/BTO_0003865 |
definition |
A group of APUD cells found scattered along the walls of the gastrointestinal tract; their secretions affect motility, secretion of pancreatic enzymes and bile, and growth of the gastrointestinal tract epithelium, and are regulators of other endocrine substances in the intestines. |
has_obo_namespace |
BrendaTissueOBO |
has_related_synonym |
basal granular cell |
id |
BTO:0003865 |
label |
enteroendocrine cell |
notation |
BTO:0003865 |
prefLabel |
enteroendocrine cell |
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