Xenopus Anatomy Ontology

Last uploaded: September 3, 2024
Id http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/XAO_0005164
http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/XAO_0005164
Preferred Name

alpha cell

Definitions
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.
Synonyms
alpha-cell
alpha cells
alpha-cells
pancreatic A cell
Type http://www.w3.org/2002/07/owl#Class
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