Gastric Gland Stem Cell

Progenitor cells located in the gastric glands, responsible for the continuous renewal of all gastric epithelial cell types.

Key Functions:

• Continuously renews gastric epithelial cells.
• Differentiates into parietal, chief, mucous neck, and enteroendocrine cells.
• Maintains gastric mucosal integrity.

Interacting Systems & Components:

• Gastric Gland (located in)
• Stomach (maintains integrity of)
• Epithelial Cell (progenitor for)
• Stem Cell (type of)