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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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The Center for Nutritional Psychology. (2026). Enteroendocrine cells (EECs). In Encyclopedia of Nutritional Psychology. The Center for Nutritional Psychology.
https://www.nutritional-psychology.org/encyclopedia/enteroendocrine-cells-eecs/
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