myoepithelial cells

GFAP (glial fibrillary acidic protein)

GFAP stands for glial fibrillary acidic protein. It is a protein found in specific cells of the nervous system and in the salivary glands. GFAP is important because it helps maintain the structure and supports the function of these cells. What types of normal cells and tissues express GFAP? Examples of cell types that normally …
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Myoepithelial cells

Myoepithelial cells are specialized muscle-like cells found in various tissues and organs of the body, particularly in structures that contain glandular or secretory elements. Myoepithelial cells are unique in that they combine the features of two different types of cells: muscle cells called myocytes and epithelial cells. This combination of features gives myoepithelial cells the …
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