Interstitial cells of Cajal

The sections in this article are: 1 Some Characteristics of Interstitial Cells of Cajal 2 Small Intestine 2.1 ICC AP, Associated with Auerbach'S Plexus 2.1.1 Staining Methods: Methylene Blue 2.1.2 Other Staining Methods 2.1.3 Ultrastructure 2.1.4 Relationship to Auerbach'S Plexus 2.1.5 Relationship to Smooth Muscle 2.1.6 Relationship to Other Interstitial Cells 2.1.7 Origin and Nature of ICC AP 2.1.8 Functions of ICC AP 2.1.9 Future Developments 2.2 ICC SS, Located in Subserous Compartment 2.3 ICC DMP, Associated with deep Muscular Plexus 2.3.1 General Organization 2.3.2 Staining Methods 2.3.3 Ultrastructure 2.3.4 Origin and Nature of ICC DMP 2.3.5 Functions of ICC DMP 2.4 ICC CM, Associated with Nerves in Interstices of Main, Outer Layer of Circular Muscle Coat 3 Esophagus and Stomach 3.1 General Organization 3.2 Functions of Esophageal and Gastric ICC 4 Large Intestine 4.1 ICC, Associated with Nerves Of Longitudinal Muscle Coat and with Auerbach'S Plexus 4.2 ICC, Associated with Submuscular Plexus 4.2.1 Functions of Colonic ICC 5 Summary 6 Addendum