Review: Enteroendocrine cells: Neglected players in gastrointestinal disorders?
Enteroendocrine cells (EEC) form the basis of the largest endocrine system in the body. They secrete multiple regulatory molecules which control physiological and homeostatic functions, particularly postprandial secretion and motility. Their key purpose is to act as sensors of luminal contents, eith...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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SAGE Publishing
2008-07-01
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| Series: | Therapeutic Advances in Gastroenterology |
| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1177/1756283X08093943 |