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Encyclopedia > Epsilon cell

Epsilon cells (ε-cells) are endocrine cells found in the Islets of Langerhans and produce the hormone ghrelin. They were recently discovered in mice. The endocrine system is a control system of ductless endocrine glands that secrete chemical messengers called hormones that circulate within the body via the bloodstream to affect distant organs. ... Look up cell in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... The endocrine (i. ... Ghrelin is a hormone that is produced by cells lining the stomach and stimulates the appetite. ...


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