Gastrin-Secreting Cells

**Definition:** Endocrine cells which secrete GASTRIN, a peptide that induces GASTRIC ACID secretion. They are found predominantly in the GASTRIC GLANDS of PYLORIC ANTRUM in the STOMACH, but can also be found in the DUODENUM, nervous and other tissues.

**Tree numbers:** - A03.556.875.875.440.300 - A06.390.065 - A10.615.550.291.300 - A11.382.625.055 - A11.436.294.055

**Synonyms:** - G Cells - Gastrin Cells