Anatomy

Paneth Cells

Differentiated epithelial cells of the INTESTINAL MUCOSA, found in the basal part of the intestinal crypts of Lieberkuhn. Paneth cells secrete GROWTH FACTORS, digestive enzymes such as LYSOZYME and antimicrobial peptides such as cryptdins (ALPHA-DEFENSINS) into the crypt lumen.

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Differentiated epithelial cells of the INTESTINAL MUCOSA, found in the basal part of the intestinal crypts of Lieberkuhn. Paneth cells secrete GROWTH FACTORS, digestive enzymes such as LYSOZYME and antimicrobial peptides such as cryptdins (ALPHA-DEFENSINS) into the crypt lumen.

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  • Paneth Cell
  • Cell, Paneth
  • Cells, Paneth

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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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  • Intestinal Mucosa (1966-1997)
  • Intestine, Small (1966-1997)

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  1. A03w.556w.124w.369w.700w
  2. A10w.615w.550w.444w.700w
  3. A11w.436.700w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Paneth Cells. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D019879. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D019879
  2. Paneth Cells. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paneth_cell
  3. Paneth Cells. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2004084