Category: Goblet Cells
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Goblet cells
Goblet cells are simple columnar epithelial cells that secrete gel-forming mucins, like mucin 5AC. The goblet cells mainly use the merocrine method of secretion, secreting vesicles into a duct, but may use apocrine methods, budding off their secretions, when under stress. The term goblet refers to the cell’s goblet-like shape. The apical portion is shaped like a cup, as it is distended by abundant mucus laden granules;…
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