Cellular origin of human pancreatic polypeptide (HPP) in endocrine tumours of the pancreas

Ph Heitz, Julia M. Polak, S. R. Bloom, T. E. Adrian, A. G.E. Pearse

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Abstract

Pancreatic polypeptide (HPP) producing cells were detected in 23 out of 36 endocrine tumours of the pancreas. In all tumours shown to be producing two hormones it was possible to demonstrate two different cell types by immunocytochemistry and/or electron microscopy. The D1 cell was identified as the source of HPP in tumours.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)259-265
Number of pages7
JournalVirchows Archiv B Cell Pathology
Volume21
Issue number1
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Dec 1976
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • D cell of the pancreas
  • Endocrine pancreatic tumours
  • Human pancreatic polypeptide
  • Immunocytochemistry and electron microscopy

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Pathology and Forensic Medicine

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