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Cell Ontology

microglial cell

Term ID
CL:0000129
Synonyms
  • brain macrophage
  • brain-resident macrophage
  • hortega cells
  • MF.microglia.CNS
  • microglia
  • microgliocyte
Definition
A central nervous system macrophage found in the parenchyma of the central nervous system. Marker include CD11b-positive, F4/80-positive, and CD68-positive. (10)
References
  • BTO:0000078
  • BTO:0000962
  • FMA:54539
  • FMA:54540
Ontology
Cell Ontology
Relationships
develops from
is part of
is a type of
has subtype
capable_of
has_plasma_membrane_part