Pituicyte
| Neuron: Pituicyte | |
|---|---|
| NeuroLex ID | sao1004082033 |
| Code | TH H3.08.02.2.00040 |
| Latin | pituicytus |
A pituicyte is a glial cell of the posterior pituitary. Their main role is to assist in the storage and release of neurohypophysial hormones.[1]
They generally stain dark purple with an H&E stain, and are among the easiest structures to identify in the region (pars nervosa of the posterior pituitary). [2][3]
They are similar to the astrocytes/glial cells of the CNS.
Pituicytomas are believed to be caused by a neoplasm of pituicytes.
References
- ^ Hatton, GI (1988 Sep). "Pituicytes, glia and control of terminal secretion.". The Journal of experimental biology 139: 67–79. PMID 3062122.
- ^ Histology at OU 38_08
- ^ BU Histology Learning System: 14003loa
