The classification of the human gastroenteropancreatic endocrine cells

Invest Cell Pathol. 1980 Jan-Mar;3(1):51-71.

Abstract

A description of the gastroenteropancreatic cells as identified by immunocytochemical techniques is presented. A functional classification of these cells is proposed where function is defined as the production of a chemical messenger be it a polypeptide or a biogenic amine. The discovery of the polypeptide-containing neurons has created a new area for investigation. This will be outlined briefly although the majority of the peptidergic-type synaptic profiles have as yet to be linked with the production of a particular polypeptide.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Cytoplasmic Granules / ultrastructure
  • Digestive System / innervation
  • Endocrine Glands / cytology*
  • Fluorescent Antibody Technique
  • Gastric Mucosa / cytology*
  • Gastrointestinal Hormones / biosynthesis
  • Humans
  • Immunoenzyme Techniques
  • Intestinal Mucosa / cytology*
  • Microscopy, Electron
  • Mitosis
  • Neurons / analysis
  • Pancreas / cytology*
  • Pancreatic Hormones / biosynthesis

Substances

  • Gastrointestinal Hormones
  • Pancreatic Hormones