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Enteroendocrine cells (EECs) are specialized cells found in the lining of the small and large intestines. They produce and secrete hormones and peptides that regulate various digestive system functions. These cells activate upon binding specific components and release various gut hormones such as CCK, GLP-1, GLP-2, PYY, leptin, and ghrelin.
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| Associate Editors: |
Nabila Pervaiz The Center for Nutritional Psychology |
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| Technical Support: |
Tahir Yasin The Center for Nutritional Psychology |
| Psychology: |
Vladimir Hedrih University of Niš, Faculty of Philosophy, Department of Psychology |
| Nutrition and Dietetics: |
Eileen Santana The Center for Nutritional Psychology |
| Nutritional Immunology: |
Emilia Vassiloupolou Department of Nutritional Sciences and Dietetics, School of Health Sciences, International Hellenic University, 57400 Thessaloniki, Greece and Department of Clinical Sciences and Community Health, Università degli Studi di Milano, 20122 Milan, Italy |
