Anatomy

Gastrin-Secreting Cells

Endocrine cells which secrete GASTRIN, a peptide that induces GASTRIC ACID secretion. They are found predominantly in the GASTRIC GLANDS of PYLORIC ANTRUM in the STOMACH, but can also be found in the DUODENUM, nervous and other tissues.

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Abstract

Endocrine cells which secrete GASTRIN, a peptide that induces GASTRIC ACID secretion. They are found predominantly in the GASTRIC GLANDS of PYLORIC ANTRUM in the STOMACH, but can also be found in the DUODENUM, nervous and other tissues.

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  • G Cells
  • Gastrin Cells
  • Cell, Gastrin-Secreting
  • Cells, Gastrin-Secreting
  • G Cell
  • Gastrin Cell
  • Gastrin Secreting Cells
  • Gastrin-Secreting Cell

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Indexed with the subheadings chemistry, classification, cytology, drug effects, enzymology, immunology, metabolism, microbiology, parasitology, pathology, physiology, radiation effects, transplantation, ultrastructure, virology.

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History Note

2006 (1998)

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Previous Indexing

  • Gastric Mucosa (1970-1997)
  • Pyloric Antrum (1972-1997)

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  1. A03w.556w.875.875w.440w.300
  2. A06w.390w.065
  3. A10w.615w.550w.291w.300
  4. A11w.382.625w.055
  5. A11w.436.294w.055

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Gastrin-Secreting Cells. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D019863. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D019863
  2. Gastrin-Secreting Cells. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q70081839