Term Information

Accession
GO:0014044
Name
Schwann cell development
Ontology
biological_process
Synonyms
None
Alternate IDs
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Definition
The process aimed at the progression of a Schwann cell over time, from initial commitment of the cell to a specific fate, to the fully functional differentiated cell. Schwann cells are found in the peripheral nervous system, where they insulate neurons and axons, and regulate the environment in which neurons function. Source: GOC:ef, GOC:dgh
Comment
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History
See term history for GO:0014044 at QuickGO
Subset
None
Feedback
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Parents of Schwann cell development (GO:0014044)
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Schwann cell development [BFO:0000050 relation] BFO:0000050  Schwann cell differentiation (GO:0014037)
Schwann cell development [is_a relation] is_a  glial cell development (GO:0021782)
Children of Schwann cell development (GO:0014044)
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myelination in peripheral nervous system (GO:0022011) [BFO:0000050 relation] BFO:0000050  Schwann cell development
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