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).
See also reference (FX) in Slovak
bunky podobné enterochrómafinným bunkám
See also reference (FX) in English
Enterochromaffin-like Cells
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