Update on Pituitary Folliculo-Stellate Cells

Journal Title: International Archives of Endocrinology Clinical Research - Year 2016, Vol 2, Issue 1

Abstract

Folliculo-stellate cells (FSCs) are a non-endocrine population of sustentacular-like, star-shaped and follicle-forming cells, which contribute about 5-10% of elements from the anterior pituitary lobe. First identified with electron microscopy as non-hormone secreting accessory cells, light microscopy has revealed many of their cytophysiological features, and is known as positive for S-100 protein, a marker for FSCs. They are currently considered as functionally and phenotypically heterogeneous.

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  • EP ID EP273913
  • DOI 10.23937/2572-407X.1510006
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(2016). Update on Pituitary Folliculo-Stellate Cells. International Archives of Endocrinology Clinical Research, 2(1), 1-5. https://europub.co.uk/articles/-A-273913