G cell

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Introduction

Endocrine cells primarily found in the pyloric antrum of the stomach. G-cells are stimulate to secrete gastrin by aromatic amino acids.

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References

  1. Stedman's Medical Dictionary 26th ed, Williams & Wilkins, Baltimore, 1995
  2. Pisegna, J. in: UCLA Intensive Course in Geriatric Medicine & Board Review, Marina Del Ray, CA, Sept 25-28, 2002