Argentaffin Cells

Argentaffin Cells are cells that are easily stained with silver salts. Such cells are found, for example, in the stomach's own glands, intestinal crypts (Lieberkühn's intestinal glands).

Argentaffin cells contain vesicles with biogenic amines (serotonin, histamine, etc.), which determine their ability to be stained with silver salts. This property is used to detect and identify such cells using histochemical methods.

Argentaffin cells play an important role in the regulation of various physiological processes. For example, cells containing serotonin are involved in the regulation of hydrochloric acid secretion and motor activity of the gastrointestinal tract. Disturbances in the structure and functioning of argentaffin cells can lead to the development of pathological conditions.



Argent affinity cells are a special type of cell that are found in the gastric gland proper and intestinal crypts. They are easily stained with silver salts, which makes them very visible under microscopic examination.

Argentaffinity cells contain granules composed of the argentaffin glycoprotein, which is a silver-bound protein. These granules can be found in cells both in the digestive tract and in other tissues of the body, such as the salivary glands, pancreas and others.

One of the functions of Argent Affinity cells is the secretion of gastric juice, which is necessary for digestion. They are also involved in maintaining homeostasis in the body and are responsible for regulating the pH level in the stomach.

However, Argent affinity cells may also be associated with various diseases. For example, with a stomach or intestinal ulcer, these cells can become damaged and cause inflammation. They may also be involved in the development of certain types of cancer, such as gastric adenocarcinoma.

In general, AR cells are an important element in the functioning of the digestive system and may be associated with various diseases, including cancer. However, their research is of great importance in medicine, as it allows us to better understand the functioning of the digestive system and its connection with various diseases.



Argentafine cells

Argentine cells are epithelial cells of the lamina propria in the pancreas. In their structure they resemble leukocytes and have irregularly shaped nuclei. In medical terms, this is the name given to lymphoid cells that are capable of activating regeneration processes in the epithelium of the extraglandular lamina propria of the digestive tract during various pathological processes.