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Apud cell

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apudnoun(usually attributive, endocrinology, of cells) That secrete low molecular weight polypeptide hormones, such as gastrin, secretin, cholecystokinin, and motilin.
acidophilnounOne of the endocrine acidophilic cells of the adenohypophysis, including somatotrophs and lactotrophs.
chief cellnoun(cytology, physiology) A cell located in the stomach and parathyroid gland that secretes precursor enzymes.
adducinnoun(biochemistry) Any of a group of related actin-regulating proteins.
amylinnoun(biochemistry) A pancreatic polypeptide hormone that is secreted with insulin by the beta cells of the islets of Langerhans, that is a major component of the amyloid deposits found outside beta cells in those affected with type 2 diabetes, and that inhibits the glucose synthesis stimulated by insulin in skeletal muscles.
alpha cellnoun(anatomy) An endocrine cell, located in the islets of Langerhans of the pancreas, that synthesizes and secretes glucagon.
adipsinnoun(biochemistry) A peptidase that is secreted by adipocytes into the bloodstream and is involved in the suppression of infection
adyponectinnounMisspelling of adiponectin. [(biochemistry) A protein hormone that modulates glucose regulation and fatty acid catabolism.]
beta cellnoun(anatomy) An endocrine cell, located in the islets of Langerhans of the pancreas, primarily responsible for the storage and release of insulin.
basophilnoun(cytology, immunology) A white blood cell responsible for inflammatory reactions during immune response.
adiponectinnoun(biochemistry) A protein hormone that modulates glucose regulation and fatty acid catabolism.
purinoceptornoun(biochemistry) Any of a family of plasma membrane substances involved in cellular functions such as vascular reactivity, apoptosis and cytokine secretion
adipokinenoun(biochemistry) Any of several cytokines secreted by adipose tissue.
adipohormonenoun(biochemistry) Any hormone (such as adiponectin) synthesised in adipose tissue
activinnounA peptide that participates in the regulation of the menstrual cycle, cell proliferation, apoptosis, metabolism, and many other diverse functions.
granuphilinnoun(biochemistry) A synaptotagmin-like protein expressed in pancreatic beta-cells and in the pituitary gland.
predipocytenounMisspelling of preadipocyte. [(biology) An undifferentiated fibroblast that can be stimulated to form an adipocyte]
preadipocytenoun(biology) An undifferentiated fibroblast that can be stimulated to form an adipocyte
adrenomedulinnounMisspelling of adrenomedullin. [A peptide associated with a pheochromocytoma (tumor of the adrenal medulla)]
apelinnoun(biochemistry) A peptide that is the endogenous ligand for the G-protein-coupled APJ receptor

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