Kupffer cells, also known as Browicz-Kupffer cells, are specialized macrophages located in the liver that form part of the reticuloendothelial system (aka: mononuclear phagocyte system). The cells were first observed by Karl Wilhelm von Kupffer in 1876.[1] The scientist called them "sternzellen" (star cells or stellate cells) but thought, falsely, that they were an integral part of the endothelium of the liver blood vessels and that they originated from it. In 1898, after several years of research, Tadeusz Browicz, a Polish scientist, identified them, correctly, as macrophages. [2][3] Their development begins in the bone marrow with the genesis of promonocytes and monoblasts into monocytes, and then on to peripheral blood monocytes, completing their differentiation into Kupffer cells.[4] The red blood cell is broken down by phagocytic action, and the hemoglobin molecule is split. The globin chains are reutilized, while the iron-containing portion or heme is further broken down into iron, which is reutilized and bilirubin, which is conjugated with glucuronic acid within hepatocytes and secreted into the bile. Helmy et al. identified a receptor present in Kupffer cells, the complement receptor of the immunoglobulin family (CRIg). Mice without CRIg could not clear complement system-coated pathogens. CRIg is conserved in mice and humans and is a critical component of the innate immune system.[5] Kupffer cells activation are responsible for early ethanol-induced liver injury, common in chronic alcoholics. Chronic Alcoholism and liver injury deal with a two hit system. The second hit is characterized by an activation of the Toll-like receptor 4 (TLR) and CD14, receptors on the Kupffer cell that internalize endotoxin (LPS). This activates the transcription of pro-inflammatory cytokines (TNF alpha) and production of superoxides (a pro-oxidant). TNFalpha will then enter the stellate cell in the liver, leading to collagen synthesis and fibrosis. Fibrosis will eventually cause cirrhosis, or loss of function of the liver
secrete surfactant
They secrete hormone insulin.It regulates glucose level of body.
estrogen
The Wine glass shaped cells that secrete mucus are called "goblet cells". These are simple columnar epithelial cells found scattered among the epithelial linings of intestine and respiratory tract.
I think that pancreatic cells in the small intestine secrete pancreatic juices throughout their lifetime
Beta cells secrete insulin, alpha cells secrete glucagon.
Gastric glands which secrete:HClRenninpepsin
The five types of anterior pituitary cells secrete several hormones. Gonadotroph cells secrete luteinizing hormone (LH) and follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH), corticotroph cells secrete adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH), lactotroph cells secrete prolactin (PRL), somatotroph cells secrete growth hormone (GH), and thyrotroph cells secrete thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH).
alpha cells just like beta and gamma cells secrete radiation. These were discovered by a french scientist in the 1800's
secrete surfactant
"Glands" are like tiny pits in the lining of the stomach. These glands are lined with certain cells: Parietal cells: secrete acid and intrinsic factor Mucous cells: secrete mucus Chief cells: secrete pepsinogen Enteroendocrine cells: secrete various Stem cells: create new cells (So glands are not cells)
wbc
Enteroendocrine cells
Endocrine glands secrete hormones which control the cells of the body.
They secrete hormone insulin.It regulates glucose level of body.
estrogen
Goblet cells secrete mucus, a viscous fluid composed primarily of highly glycosylated proteins called mucins suspended in a solution of electrolytes.Goblet cells.