type G enteroendocrine cell

Term ID

CL:0000508

Synonyms

• G cell

Definition

An endocrine cell found in the pyloric gland mucosa (antral mucosa) of the stomach of mammals and responsible for the secretion of gastrin and enkephalin. Most abundant in pyloric antrum, pyramidal in form with a narrow apex bearing long microvilli. (2)

References

• BTO:0004108
• FMA:67609

Ontology

Cell Ontology