APUD

See also: apud

English

Etymology

Acronyn for amine precursor uptake (and) decarboxylation

Noun

APUD (plural APUDs)

  1. (usually attributive, endocrinology, of cells) That secrete low molecular weight polypeptide hormones, such as gastrin, secretin, cholecystokinin, and motilin.

See also
  • DNES

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