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noun
- 1. a column-shaped cell found in the respiratory and intestinal tracts, which secretes the main component of mucus.
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Jun 9, 2020 · Goblet cells are a specialized type of epithelial cell that secrete mucins, which are significant components of mucus. They are most often found in the respiratory and gastrointestinal tracts, where they make up part of the surface epithelium.
Nov 3, 2023 · Goblet cells are modified epithelial cells that secrete mucus on the surface of mucous membranes of organs, particularly those of the lower digestive tract and airways. Histologically, they are mucous merocrine exocrine glands.
Jun 12, 2021 · Goblet cells are glandular and simple columnar cells present in the epithelia of most organisms. The name of goblet cells comes from their “ goblet-like shape after they collapse following mucin secretion. But regardless whether they accumulate mucus or not, the shape of goblet cells are dependent on their age.
Goblet cells are simple columnar epithelial cells that secrete gel-forming mucins, like mucin 2 in the lower gastrointestinal tract, and mucin 5AC in the respiratory tract. The goblet cells mainly use the merocrine method of secretion, secreting vesicles into a duct, but may use apocrine methods, budding off their secretions, when ...
Mar 15, 2023 · Goblet cells arise from pluripotent stem cells and derive their name from their goblet, cup-like appearance. The primary function of goblet cells is to secrete mucin and create a protective mucus layer. Goblet cells are also thought to be involved with immunoregulation.
Goblet cells are specialized secretory cells that line various mucosal surfaces. They originate from pluripotent stem cells and are characterized by a cup-like/goblet morphology.
Goblet cells are a specialized type of epithelial cell that secrete mucins (any of the class of glycoproteins found in mucus e.g. saliva, gastric juice, secreted by mucous membranes) [1] which are significant components of mucus.
