Enterochromaffin-like Cells
Synonyms
ECL Cell
ECL Cells
Enterochromaffin like Cells
Enterochromaffin-like Cell
Neuroendocrine cells in the glands of the GASTRIC MUCOSA. They produce HISTAMINE and peptides such as CHROMOGRANINS. ECL cells respond to GASTRIN by releasing histamine which acts as a paracrine stimulator of the release of HYDROCHLORIC ACID from the GASTRIC PARIETAL CELLS.
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