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GO: Biological Process
Schwann cell differentiation
- Term ID
- GO:0014037
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- Definition
- The process in which a relatively unspecialized cell acquires the specialized features of a Schwann cell. Schwann cells are found in the peripheral nervous system, where they insulate neurons and axons, and regulate the environment in which neurons function.
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- Ontology
- GO: Biological Process QuickGO AmiGO
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