OntologyTerm
oligodendrocyte precursor cell

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definition 
A progenitor cell of the central nervous system that can differentiate into oligodendrocytes or type-2 astrocytes. This cell originates from multiple structures within the developing brain including the medial ganglion eminence and the lateral ganglionic eminence. These cells migrate throughout the central nervous system and persist into adulthood where they play an important role in remyelination of injured neurons. (EFO) The cell type from which oligodendrocytes develop. This cell originates from multiple structures within the developing brain including the medial ganglion eminence and the lateral ganglionic eminence. These cells migrate throughout the central nervous system and persist into adulthood where they play an important role in remyelination of injured neurons. (UBERON, EFO)
namespace 
http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo
parents 
  1. neural cell
  2. neuron associated cell (sensu Vertebrata)
preferred_name 
oligodendrocyte precursor cell
references 
  1. None
slim_terms 
  1. central nervous system
  2. cell
  3. ectoderm
  4. cell
source_ontologies 
  1. Uberon
  2. Experimental Factor Ontology
term_id 
CL:0002453
term_name 
oligodendrocyte precursor cell
term_url 
http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/CL_0002453