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goblet cell [′gäb·lət ‚sel] (histology) A unicellular, mucus-secreting intraepithelial gland that is distended on the free surface. Also known as chalice cell. (invertebrate zoology) Any of the unicellular choanocytes of the genusMonosiga. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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The specimen also contained numerous goblet cells and a few islands of squamous epithelium. Adler, a cell biologist at the College of Veterinary Medicine of North Carolina State University in Raleigh, and his colleagues suggested that MARCKS binds to tough sacs inside goblet cells and stimulates release of the mucus stored there. In the exposed subjects, goblet cells increased up to 54% of all epithelial cells (Figure 3). |
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