Term Name: | extracellular matrix-dependent thymocyte migration |
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Synonyms: | extracellular matrix-dependent immature T cell migration, extracellular matrix-dependent immature T lymphocyte migration, extracellular matrix-dependent immature T-cell migration, extracellular matrix-dependent immature T-lymphocyte migration, extracellular matrix-dependent thymic lymphocyte migration |
Definition: | The movement of a thymocyte through distinct intrathymic niches (e.g. medulla, cortex), where it receives a unique set of developmental cues required for T-cell development, dependent on extracellular matrix components including fibronectin, collagen and laminin. |
Ontology: | GO: Biological Process [GO:0072680] QuickGO AmiGO |