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APUD system
Amine Precursor Uptake & Decarboxylation system A morphologic and functional subgroup of the endocrine system, encompassing the C cells of the thyroid and ultimobranchial body, type I cells of the carotid body and paraganglia,
norepinephrine and epinephrine-producing cells of the adrenal medulla, melanoblasts, pineal gland, and posterior pituitary cells: APUD cells take up tryptophan, convert it to 5-HT–serotonin, which is converted to MAO, 5HIAA Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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