Term Name: | type TG enteroendocrine cell |
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Definition: | An enteroendocrine cell which produces a gastrin- and cholecystokinin-like peptide. The apical microvilli-rich plasma membrane is in open contact with the small intestine mucosa. This cell type is devoid of gastrin-17 but contains other fragments of the gastrin polypeptide. |
Ontology: | Cell Ontology [CL:0002282] |