Provisional Cell Ontology

Last uploaded: July 11, 2024
Preferred Name

chandelier cell
Synonyms

ChC

axo-axonic cell

Definitions

A GABAergic interneuron that selectively innervates the axon initial segment of pyramidal cells. Their local axonal clusters are formed by high-frequency branching at shallow angles, often ramifying around, above or below their somata with a high bouton density. The characteristic terminal portions of the axon form short vertical rows of boutons, resembling the candlesticks and candles of a chandelier. Chandelier cells can be multipolar or bitufted.

ID

http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/CL_4023083

contributor

https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7258-9596

database_cross_reference

ILX:0777213

definition

A GABAergic interneuron that selectively innervates the axon initial segment of pyramidal cells. Their local axonal clusters are formed by high-frequency branching at shallow angles, often ramifying around, above or below their somata with a high bouton density. The characteristic terminal portions of the axon form short vertical rows of boutons, resembling the candlesticks and candles of a chandelier. Chandelier cells can be multipolar or bitufted.

has characteristic

http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/PATO_0070011

has_related_synonym

ChC

hasBroadSynonym

axo-axonic cell

inSubset

http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/cl#BDS_subset

label

chandelier cell

prefixIRI

CL:4023083

prefLabel

chandelier cell

subClassOf

http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/CL_0011005

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