Term Name: pancreatic centro-acinar cell
Synonyms: centroacinar cell of Langerhans, pancreatic centroacinar cell
Definition: A cubodial epithelial cell that is continuous with the lining of intercalated ducts that drain the acinus. This cell type secretes a high pH solution to aid in activation of zymogens, and can differentiate into endocrine and exocrine pancreatic cell types.
Ontology: Cell Ontology [CL:0002080]

Relationships
is part of: pancreatic acinus
is a type of: epithelial cell of exocrine pancreas epithelial cell of pancreas
capable_of: bicarbonate transmembrane transporter activity