The neural ectodermal origin of the peptide-secreting endocrine glands. A unifying concept for the etiology of multiple endocrine adenomatosis and the inappropriate secretion of peptide hormones by nonendocrine tumors.
D007516:Adenoma, Islet Cell / Q000209:etiology; D001652:Bile Ducts; D001980:Bronchi; D002276:Carcinoid Tumor / Q000209:etiology; D002454:Cell Differentiation; D002465:Cell Movement; D002838:Chromaffin System / Q000166:cytology; D004064:Digestive System / Q000196:embryology; D004386:Duodenum; D004475:Ectoderm; D004702:Endocrine Glands / Q000196:embryology* / Q000254:growth & development / Q000378:metabolism; D006729:Hormones, Ectopic / Q000378:metabolism*; D007031:Hypothalamus / Q000166:cytology / Q000378:metabolism; D007413:Intestinal Mucosa / Q000166:cytology; D009377:Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia / Q000209:etiology*; D009369:Neoplasms / Q000209:etiology* / Q000503:physiopathology; D009474:Neurons; D010183:Pancreatic Ducts; D010455:Peptides / Q000378:metabolism*; D010909:Pituitary Hormones, Posterior; D012469:Salivary Glands; D012701:Serotonin / Q000378:metabolism; D013270:Stomach; D014566:Urogenital System
D006729:Hormones, Ectopic; D010455:Peptides; D010909:Pituitary Hormones, Posterior; D012701:Serotonin