The Merkel Cell
Structure-Development-Function-Cancerogenesis
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Beschreibung
Since their first description in 1875, Merkel cells have remained an elusive cell type. Their origin as well as their classification as mechanoreceptors have been a matter of controversy and intense discussion. The peptidergic granules in these cells are suggestive of neuroendocrine functions, but their discovery has raised additional questions regarding Merkel cell function.
Essential aspects of structure, development and function of normal Merkel cells and Merkel cell carcinoma are presented in short chapters, providing concise and up-to date information on this fascinating cell type.
Since their first description in 1875, Merkel cells have remained an elusive cell type. Their origin as well as their classification as mechanoreceptors have been a matter of controversy and intense discussion. The peptidergic granules in these cells are suggestive of neuroendocrine functions, but their discovery has raised additional questions regarding Merkel cell function.
Essential aspects of structure, development and function of normal Merkel cells and Merkel cell carcinoma are presented in short chapters, providing concise and up-to date information on this fascinating cell type.
Summarizes the present state of research on Merkel cells in the areas of anatomy, development, function and specific characteristics of Merkel cell carcinoma Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras
Autor*in
Klaus Baumann
Themen in »The Merkel Cell«
Carcinom Hautkrebs Mechanorezeptoren Neuroendokrine Zellen Schnurrhaare Tastempfindung anatomy behavior classification mechanoreceptors neuroendocrine cells skin cancer touch whiskers