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chromaffin cell

Term ID
ZFA:0009099
Synonyms
  • phaeochromocyte
Definition
A cell that stores epinephrine secretory vesicles. During times of stress, the nervous system signals the vesicles to secrete their hormonal content. Their name derives from their ability to stain a brownish color with chromic salts. Characteristically, they are located in the adrenal medulla and paraganglia of the sympathetic nervous system.
Appears at
Unknown
Evident until
Adult (90d-730d, breeding adult)
References
  • CL:0000166
  • TAO:0009099
Ontology
Anatomy Ontology
Relationships
Expression
Genes with most Figures
Thisse recommended In Situ Probes
Antibody Labeling
Phenotype
Phenotype caused by Genes
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