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Abstract
Specialized NEURONS that produce hormones, such as NEUROPEPTIDES or BIOGENIC AMINES. They generally are in the NERVOUS SYSTEM, such as HYPOTHALAMUS, but can be found in other organs or systems. These neurons contain dense neurosecretory granules and PROPROTEIN CONVERTASES allowing the rapidly release of NEUROHORMONES into the blood circulation upon stimulation.
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- Endocrine Neurons
- Cell, Neuroendocrine
- Cells, Neuroendocrine
- Endocrine Neuron
- Neuroendocrine Cell
- Neuron, Endocrine
- Neurons, Endocrine
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Indexed with the subheadings chemistry, classification, cytology, drug effects, enzymology, immunology, metabolism, microbiology, parasitology, pathology, physiology, radiation effects, transplantation, ultrastructure, virology.
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coordinate with specific organ
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2009
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WL 102.5
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References
- National Library of Medicine. Neuroendocrine Cells. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D055099. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D055099
- Neuroendocrine Cells. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neuroendocrine_cell
- Neuroendocrine Cells. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q10599959