📂 Anatomy
Paneth cell — Definition
Paneth hücresi / Paneth cell
Paneth cells are granulated epithelium cells, located in the base of fine intestinal cripins (Liebercushn cripta). The main function is to provide natural immunity to pathogens in the intestinal lumen by secreting antimicrobial peptides such as lisozyme and defensin. It also contributes to the protection of the stem cell niche and plays a role in the arrangement of intestinal microbiode.
Frequently Asked Questions
❓ What is Paneth hücresi?
Paneth hücresi; paneth cells are granulated epithelium cells, located in the base of fine intestinal cripins (Liebercushn cripta). The main function is to provide natural immunity to pathogens in the intestinal lumen by secreting antimicrobial peptides such as lisozyme and defensin. It also contributes to the protection of the stem cell niche and plays a role in the arrangement of intestinal microbiode.
❓ What is Paneth cell in Turkish?
The Turkish equivalent of "Paneth cell" is Paneth hücresi.
❓ Which medical field is Paneth hücresi related to?
This term belongs to the Anatomy category.