Enterochromaffin-like Cells |
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| ECL Cell; 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. | |