OntologyTerm trophoblast cell

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definition 
A cell lining the outside of the blastocyst. After binding to the endometrium, trophoblast cells develop into two distinct layers, an inner layer of mononuclear cytotrophoblast cells and an outer layer of continuous multinuclear cytoplasm, the syncytiotrophoblast cells, which form the early fetal-maternal interface. (EFO) An extraembryonic cell that develops from a trophectodermal cell. This cell is found in the outer layer of the blastocyst and can invade other structures in the uterus once the blastocyst implants into the uterine wall. A trophoblast cell is involved in the implantation of the embryo into the uterine wall, placental formation, remodelling of maternal vasculature in the uterus, nutrient and gas exchange, hormone production, and immune modulation to support fetal development. (UBERON)
namespace 
http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo
parents 
  1. extraembryonic cell
preferred_name 
trophoblast cell
references 
  1. None
slim_terms 
  1. extraembryonic structure
  2. cell
  3. cell
source_ontologies 
  1. Uberon
  2. Experimental Factor Ontology
synonyms 
  1. trophoblastic cell
term_id 
CL:0000351
term_name 
trophoblast cell
term_url 
http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/CL_0000351