What Are Paneth Cells?
Paneth cell (or Paneth cell) is a rare cell in the small intestine that provides the host with defenses against microbial attack. Its function is similar to neutrophils. When bacteria or bacterial antigens invade the body, Paneth cells secrete some antibacterial molecules such as defensins [1] [2] into the villi of the small intestine lumen to help maintain the gastrointestinal barrier. The cell was named in honor of the Austrian doctor Joseph Parnett (1857-1890) who discovered the cell.
Paneth cells
- Chinese name
- Paneth cells
- Foreign name
- Paneth cell
- Nature
- Characteristic cells of the small intestine glands
- Shape
- Cone-shaped, filled with coarse eosinophilic granules
- Function
- Provide host defense against microbial invasion
- Paneth cell (or Paneth cell) is a rare cell in the small intestine that provides the host with defenses against microbial invasion. Its function is similar to neutrophils. When bacteria or bacterial antigens invade the body, Paneth cells secrete some antibacterial molecules such as defensins [1] [2] into the villi of the small intestine lumen to help maintain the gastrointestinal barrier. The cell was named in honor of the Austrian doctor Joseph Parnett (1857-1890) who discovered the cell.
- Paneth cells are characteristic cells of the small intestine gland. They are located at the bottom of the gland. The cells are cone-shaped. The top cytoplasm is filled with coarse eosinophilic secretory particles. Its secreted granules contain defensin and lysozyme, which have the function of killing intestinal microorganisms.
- Paneth cells (or Paneth cells) () are rare cells in the small intestine that provide host defense against microbial invasion. Its function