Stomach
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Enterochromaffin (EC) cellsĀ aka Kulchitsky cells
Enterochromaffin (EC) cells (also known as Kulchitsky cells) are a type of enteroendocrine cell, and neuroendocrine cell. They reside alongside the epithelium lining the lumen of the digestive tract and play a crucial role in gastrointestinal… Read more.
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The lactating birds and the bees (gastrin, pepsin, etc)
Crop milkĀ is a secretion from the lining of theĀ cropĀ of parent birds that isĀ regurgitatedĀ to young birds. It is found among allĀ pigeons and dovesĀ where it is referred to asĀ pigeon milk. An analog… Read more.
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Ghrelin or lenomorelin
History and name Gene, transcription products, and structure Ghrelin cells Alternative names Location Features Function and mechanism of action Blood levels Ghrelin receptor Locations of action Glucose metabolism Sleep Reproductive… Read more.
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Prolactin (PRL)
In mammals, prolactin is associated with milk production; in fish it is thought to be related to the control of water and salt balance. Prolactin also acts in aĀ cytokine-like manner… Read more.
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Gastrin
Gastrin is a peptide hormone that stimulates secretion of gastric acid (HCl) by the parietal cells of the stomach and aids in gastric motility. It is released by G cells in the pyloric antrum of the stomach, duodenum, and the pancreas. Gastrin binds to cholecystokinin B… Read more.
