PP cell
Pancreatic polypeptide cells (PP cells), or formerly as gamma cells, or F cells, are cells which produce pancreatic polypeptides in the pancreatic islets (Islets of Langerhans) of the pancreas. They are very few in number and are polygonal in shape.[1]
PP cell | |
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![]() PP cells (red), alpha cells (white) and beta cells (green) in PP cell rich area of Pancreatic Islet. | |
Details | |
Location | Islets of Langerhans of pancreas |
Function | Pancreatic polypeptide production |
Identifiers | |
TH | H3.04.02.0.00035 |
Anatomical terms of microanatomy |
PP cells have very few organelles and few granules.
References
- Kerr, Jeffrey B (2000). Atlas of functional histology. Uk: Mosby. ISBN 0-7234-3072-1.
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