OBO ID: CL:0000129
Term Name: microglial cell Search Ontology:
Synonyms:
  • brain macrophage
  • brain-resident macrophage
  • hortega cells
  • MF.microglia.CNS
  • microglia
  • microgliocyte
Definition: A central nervous system macrophage found in the parenchyma of the central nervous system. Marker include CD11b-positive, F4/80-positive, and CD68-positive. (10)
References:
  • BTO:0000078
  • BTO:0000962
  • FMA:54539
  • FMA:54540
Ontology: Cell Ontology
PHENOTYPE No data available