A type of endocrine cell in the pancreatic islets of the pancreas. They make up some of the islet cells synthesizing and secreting the peptide hormone glucagon, which elevates the glucose levels in the blood. [ XAO:curators ]
Synonyms: alpha-cell
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Subclass of:
- endoderm-derived structure
- enteroendocrine cell
- starts during some NF stage 39
- part of some islets of Langerhans