neuroepithelial bodies

Preferred Label : neuroepithelial bodies;

MeSH definition : Innervated clusters of NEUROEPITHELIAL CELLS found in the LUNGS. They act as airway OXYGEN sensors, releasing regulatory PEPTIDES and SEROTONIN in response to HYPOXIA.;

MeSH synonym : body, neuroepithelial; bodies, neuroepithelial; neuroepithelial body;

Details

Origin ID

D046568;

UMLS CUI

C1449623;

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Record concept(s)
- neuroepithelial bodies [MeSH concept]
Semantic type(s)
- Cell [UMLS semantic type]

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