Tuft Cells

Tuft-celler

Engelsk definition

Epithelial chemosensory cells with apical microvilli. They are found in many different organs and they share characteristics with the chemosensory cells in taste buds. These cells can be activated by infections in the gastrointestinal tract.

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Engelska synonymer

Cell, Tuft Tuft Cell Caveolated Cells Caveolated Cell Cell, Caveolated Brush Cells Brush Cell Cell, Brush