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APUD Cells

MESHD001078

Cells with the capacity to take up and decarboxylate the amine precursors DIHYDROXYPHENYLALANINE or 5-HYDROXYTRYPTOPHAN. This is a property of endocrine cells of neural and non-neural origin. APUDOMA is a general term collectively applied to tumors associated with APUD cells.

Synonyms

  • APUD Cell
  • Cell, APUD
  • Cells, APUD
  • Amine Precursor Uptake and Decarboxylation Cells

Source last updated 2026-05-24T15:28:12.255Z