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The term '''paracrine''' refers to a [[secretion]] mode of [[glandular]] [[cell]]s, where their products are delivered to [[interstitium]] of their proximate environment. | The term '''paracrine''' refers to a [[secretion]] mode of [[glandular]] [[cell]]s, where their products are delivered to [[interstitium]] of their proximate environment. | ||
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| + | [[Tissue hormone]]s and [[cytokine]]s have a predominantly paracrine action. Additionally, some endocrine cells like pancreatic [[beta cell]]s or cells of anterior [[pituitary]] gland are secreted in paracrine manner (in addition to their classical endocrine effects). Typical [[information processing structure|control patterns]] of paracrine secretion are [[lateral inhibition]] and [[ultra-short feedback]]. | ||
Related secretion modes are | Related secretion modes are | ||
From greek krinein - to separate
German: parakrin
The term paracrine refers to a secretion mode of glandular cells, where their products are delivered to interstitium of their proximate environment.
Tissue hormones and cytokines have a predominantly paracrine action. Additionally, some endocrine cells like pancreatic beta cells or cells of anterior pituitary gland are secreted in paracrine manner (in addition to their classical endocrine effects). Typical control patterns of paracrine secretion are lateral inhibition and ultra-short feedback.
Related secretion modes are
Endocrinology is the science and clinical speciality of endocrine, and in a broader sense paracrine secretion.
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