Enterochromaffin-like Cells

**Definition:** Neuroendocrine cells in the glands of the GASTRIC MUCOSA. They produce HISTAMINE and peptides such as CHROMOGRANINS. ECL cells respond to GASTRIN by releasing histamine which acts as a paracrine stimulator of the release of HYDROCHLORIC ACID from the GASTRIC PARIETAL CELLS.

**Tree numbers:** - A06.224.365 - A06.390.043 - A11.382.625.047 - A11.436.294.047

**Synonyms:** - ECL Cells