Abstract
The occurrence of arylethylamines and histamine in normal and neoplastic peptide hormone producing cell types is described. The evidence for their role in hormone formation, storage and release is reviewed.
MeSH terms
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APUD Cells / physiology
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Amines / physiology*
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Animals
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Cytoplasmic Granules / metabolism
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Dopamine / physiology
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Endocrine Glands / cytology*
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Endocrine Glands / physiology
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Endocrine System Diseases / metabolism
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Gastric Mucosa / cytology*
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Gastric Mucosa / physiology
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Gastrointestinal Hormones / metabolism
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Histamine / physiology
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Hormones / metabolism
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Humans
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Intestinal Mucosa / cytology*
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Intestinal Mucosa / physiology
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Islets of Langerhans / physiology
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Neoplasms / metabolism
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Serotonin / physiology
Substances
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Amines
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Gastrointestinal Hormones
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Hormones
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Serotonin
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Histamine
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Dopamine