Tuft Cells

**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.

**Tree numbers:** - A08.675.650.915.500.900 - A08.800.950.500.900 - A11.436.940 - A11.671.650.915.500.900

**Synonyms:** - Brush Cells - Caveolated Cells