List of interstitial cells
List of Interstitial Cells[edit | edit source]
Interstitial cells, also known as stromal cells, are a diverse group of cells that are found in the spaces between the tissue cells of an organ. They are responsible for the production of the extracellular matrix and the regulation of the tissue's microenvironment. This article provides a detailed list of interstitial cells found in various organs and tissues of the human body.
Interstitial Cells of Cajal[edit | edit source]
Interstitial Cells of Cajal (ICCs) are a type of interstitial cell found in the gastrointestinal tract. They play a crucial role in the regulation of gastrointestinal motility by generating and propagating electrical slow waves that lead to muscle contraction.
Interstitial Cells of the Heart[edit | edit source]
Interstitial Cells of the Heart are found in the cardiac tissue. They play a role in the regulation of the extracellular matrix, which is crucial for maintaining the structural integrity of the heart.
Interstitial Cells of the Kidney[edit | edit source]
Interstitial Cells of the Kidney are found in the renal interstitium. They are involved in the regulation of renal blood flow and electrolyte balance.
Interstitial Cells of the Lung[edit | edit source]
Interstitial Cells of the Lung are found in the pulmonary interstitium. They are involved in the regulation of the extracellular matrix, which is crucial for maintaining the structural integrity of the lung.
Interstitial Cells of the Testes[edit | edit source]
Interstitial Cells of the Testes, also known as Leydig cells, are found in the testicular interstitium. They are responsible for the production of testosterone, the primary male sex hormone.
Interstitial Cells of the Ovaries[edit | edit source]
Interstitial Cells of the Ovaries, also known as theca cells, are found in the ovarian interstitium. They are involved in the production of androgens, which are precursors to estrogen.
See Also[edit | edit source]
- Extracellular matrix
- Gastrointestinal tract
- Renal interstitium
- Pulmonary interstitium
- Testicular interstitium
- Ovarian interstitium
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