Enteroendocrine cells

Enteroendocrine cells are specialized endocrine cells of the gastrointestinal tract. They produce hormones such as serotonin, somatostatin and enteroglucagon.

Most enteroendocrine cells are found in the islets of Langerhans, but they are also found in other locations. For example, the G cells (which secrete gastrin) are located primarily in the stomach. . Enteroendocrine cells are also found in the duodenum.

Enterochromaffin-like cell and enterochromaffin cells are also considered enteroendocrine cells.