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pancreatic centroacinar cell

Term ID
ZFA:0005740
Synonyms
  • CAC
Definition
A cuboidal epithelial cell that is continuous with the lining of intercalated ducts that drain the acinus. This cell type secretes a high pH solution to aid in activation of zymogens, and can differentiate into endocrine and exocrine pancreatic cell types. (1)
Appears at
Hatching:Long-pec (48.0h-60.0h)
Evident until
Adult (90d-730d, breeding adult)
References
  • CL:0002080
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