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olfactory epithelial support cell

Term ID
CL:0000853
Synonyms
  • olfactory sustentacular cell
  • supporting cell of olfactory epithelium
  • sustentaculocyte of olfactory epithelium
Definition
Olfactory epithelial support cell is a columnar cell that extends from the epithelial free margin to the basement membrane of the olfactory epithelium. This cell type has a large, vertically, elongate, euchromatic nucleus, along with other nuclei, forms a layer superficial to the cell body of the receptor cell; sends long somewhat irregular microvilli into the mucus layer; at the base, with expanded end-feet containing numerous lamellated dense bodies resembling lipofuscin of neurons. 0517223651
References
  • FMA:62302
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