loading...| Preferred Name |
M cell |
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| Synonyms |
M-cell |
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| Definitions |
A unique, relatively rare intestinal epithelial cell type specialized for transepithelial transport of macromolecules, particles, and microorganisms. M cells in many species, including humans can be identified by morphological features such as their flattened apical surfaces and intraepithelial pockets containing lymphoid cells. |
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http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/BTO_0003600 |
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| definition |
A unique, relatively rare intestinal epithelial cell type specialized for transepithelial transport of macromolecules, particles, and microorganisms. M cells in many species, including humans can be identified by morphological features such as their flattened apical surfaces and intraepithelial pockets containing lymphoid cells. |
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BrendaTissueOBO |
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M-cell |
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BTO:0003600 |
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| label |
M cell |
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| notation |
BTO:0003600 |
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M cell |
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