Ultrastructural demonstration of histamine in human enterochromaffin like cell granules.
1991
J Delwaide, and
M Vivario, and
J Belaïche, and
E Louis, and
R Courtoy, and
P Gast, and
J Boniver
UI
MeSH Term
Description
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D004759
Enterochromaffin Cells
A subtype of enteroendocrine cells found in the gastrointestinal MUCOSA, particularly in the glands of PYLORIC ANTRUM; DUODENUM; and ILEUM. These cells secrete mainly SEROTONIN and some neuropeptides. Their secretory granules stain readily with silver (argentaffin stain).
The superior portion of the body of the stomach above the level of the cardiac notch.
Fundus, Gastric
D006632
Histamine
An amine derived by enzymatic decarboxylation of HISTIDINE. It is a powerful stimulant of gastric secretion, a constrictor of bronchial smooth muscle, a vasodilator, and also a centrally acting neurotransmitter.