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Paracrine secretion is the secretory mode of innsersecretory gland cells that occurs by diffusion of mediators (cytokines, histamines, serotin, bradykinin) through connective tissue to nearby target cells. Paracrine is a complementary and, in some applications, opposing term to endocrine and humoral.
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