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Summary Anatomy Item Literature (1) Expression Attributions Wiki
XB-ANAT-810

Anatomy Term: pericyte
XAO ID: 0003264
Synonyms:
Definition: "A slender, contractile, mesenchymal-like cell found in close association with capillary walls. They are relatively undifferentiated and may become fibroblasts, macrophages, or smooth muscle cells."
Stage Range: NF stage 29 and 30 to death
Marker Genes:
Antibody:
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Parent(s): cell (is_a)

 


References: Ontology Lookup Service , XB ANATOMY ONTOLOGY