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Epsilon cell
Introduction
Epsilon cells (ε-cells) are endocrine cells found in the Islets of Langerhans and produce the hormone ghrelin. They were recently discovered in mice.
References
http://www.ihop-net.org/UniPub/iHOP/pm/10257219.html?pmid=14970313
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