Epsilon cell

Epsilon cell
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Code TH H3.04.02.0.00038

Anatomical terminology

Epsilon cells (ε-cells) are endocrine cells found in the Islets of Langerhans and produce the hormone ghrelin. They were discovered in mice.

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