Term Name: | Schwann cell differentiation |
---|---|
Synonyms: | |
Definition: | The process in which a relatively unspecialized cell acquires the specialized features of a Schwann cell. Schwann cells are found in the peripheral nervous system, where they insulate neurons and axons, and regulate the environment in which neurons function. |
Ontology: | GO: Biological Process [GO:0014037] QuickGO AmiGO |