Chromophobe Pituitary Cell

A type of cell in the anterior pituitary gland that stains poorly with histological dyes, often representing degranulated chromophil cells or stem cells.

Key Functions:

• May represent inactive or degranulated hormone-secreting cells.
• Some may be stem cells or progenitor cells within the anterior pituitary.
• Their exact function is still under investigation.

Interacting Systems & Components:

• Anterior Pituitary Gland (located in)
• Stem Cell (may be a type of)
• Endocrine System (component of)