OBO ID: ZFA:0005942
Term Name: lysosome-rich enterocyte Search Ontology:
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Definition: Enterocytes that possess a large supranuclear vacuolar system that preferentially internalize dietary protein via receptor-mediated and fluid-phase endocytosis for intracellular digestion and trans-cellular transport. In zebrafish these cells are located in the posterior region of the mid intestine throughout life. In mammals they are found in the ileum pre-weaning and later are replaced by mature enterocytes . (1)
Appears at: Unknown
Evident until: Adult (90d-730d, breeding adult)
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Ontology: Anatomy Ontology
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