OBO ID: GO:0060231
Term Name: mesenchymal to epithelial transition Search Ontology:
Synonyms:
  • epithelial cell differentiation from mesenchymal cell
  • mesenchymal-epithelial transition
Definition: A transition where a mesenchymal cell establishes apical/basolateral polarity, forms intercellular adhesive junctions, synthesizes basement membrane components and becomes an epithelial cell.
References:
Ontology: GO: Biological Process    QuickGO    AmiGO
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