Term Name: | type L enteroendocrine cell |
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Definition: | A enteroendocrine cell type that is numerous in ileum, present in jejunum and large intestine, few in duodenum. This cell type produces glucagon-like immunoreactants (glicentin, glucagon-37, glucagon-29, GLP-1 and -2) and PYY. |
Ontology: | Cell Ontology [CL:0002279] |