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Merkel cell

Term ID
ZFA:0009146
Synonyms
  • Merkel cells
Definition
A modified epidermal cell located in the stratum basale. They are found mostly in areas where sensory perception is acute. Merkel cells are closely associated with an expanded terminal bulb of an afferent myelinated nerve fiber.
Appears at
Unknown
Evident until
Adult (90d-730d, breeding adult)
References
  • CL:0000242
  • TAO:0009146
Ontology
Anatomy Ontology
Relationships
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Expression
Genes with most Figures
Thisse recommended In Situ Probes
Antibody Labeling
Phenotype
Phenotype caused by Genes
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