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metanephric cap

Term ID
UBERON:0005107
Synonyms
  • cap mesenchyme
  • condensed mesenchyme
Definition
The metanephric cap is formed by the condensation of metanephric mesenchymal cells surrounding the ureteric bud tip[GO]. Mesenchyme closely apposed to the tips of the buds is called cap mesenchyme; it will later go on to form nephrons etc[GUDMAP]. http://www.gudmap.org/About/Tutorial/DevMUS.html#DMK_Nephron
References
  • EMAPA:27621
  • EMAPA:27735
  • MA:0002997
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