NEUROENDOCRINE TUMOR
\njˈuːɹə͡ʊndˌɒkɹa͡ɪn tjˈuːmə], \njˈuːɹəʊndˌɒkɹaɪn tjˈuːmə], \n_j_ˈuː_ɹ_əʊ_n_d_ˌɒ_k_ɹ_aɪ_n t_j_ˈuː_m_ə]\
Sort: Oldest first
-
Tumors whose cells possess secretory granules and originate from the neuroectoderm, i.e., the cells of the ectoblast or epiblast that program the neuroendocrine system. Common properties across most neuroendocrine tumors include ectopic hormone production (often via apud cells), the presence of tumor-associated antigens, and isozyme composition.
By DataStellar Co., Ltd
Word of the day
Dopamine Acetyltransferase
- An enzyme that catalyzes the of groups from acetyl-CoA to arylamines. They have wide specificity for aromatic amines, particularly serotonin, and can also catalyze acetyl transfer between arylamines without CoA. EC 2.3.1.5.