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pancreatic centro-acinar cell

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A cubodial epithelial cell that is continuous with the lining of intercalated ducts that drain the acinus. This cell type secretes a high pH solution to aid in activation of zymogens, and can differentiate into endocrine and exocrine pancreatic cell types. [ http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/8185160 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/12142741 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20018761 ]

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Label

pancreatic centro-acinar cell

Synonyms
  • centroacinar cell of Langerhans
  • pancreatic centroacinar cell
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2010-06-30T08:49:52Z