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pericyte

Term ID
ZFA:0009112
Synonyms
  • pericytes
  • perivascular cells
Definition
An elongated, contractile cell found wrapped about precapillary arterioles outside the basement membrane. Pericytes are present in capillaries where proper adventitial and muscle layer are missing (thus distinguishing this cell type from adventitial cells). They are relatively undifferentiated and may become fibroblasts, macrophages, or smooth muscle cells. (4)
Appears at
Unknown
Evident until
Adult (90d-730d, breeding adult)
References
  • CL:0000669
  • TAO:0009112
Ontology
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Relationships
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Expression
Genes with most Figures
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Phenotype
Phenotype caused by Genes
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