Term Name: specification of nephron tubule identity
Synonyms:
Definition: The process in which the tubules arranged along the proximal/distal axis of the nephron acquire their identity.
Ontology: GO: Biological Process [GO:0072081]    QuickGO    AmiGO

Relationships
is part of: nephron tubule formation proximal/distal pattern formation involved in nephron development
is a type of: pattern specification involved in kidney development segment specification
has subtype: specification of connecting tubule identity specification of distal tubule identity specification of loop of Henle identity specification of mesonephric nephron tubule identity specification of mesonephric tubule identity specification of metanephric nephron tubule identity specification of pronephric tubule identity specification of proximal tubule identity