OBO ID: ZFA:0007121
Term Name: ventral cerebrospinal fluid contacting neuron Search Ontology:
Synonyms:
  • KA 2
  • ventral CSF-cN
  • ventral CSF-cNs
Definition: A cerebrospinal fluid contacting neuron that originates form p3 progenitor domain. The apical extension of ventral CSF-cNs are more compact than that of dorsal CSF-cNs. Ventral CSF-cNs synapse with CaP motor neurons and project onto CoPA sensory interneurons. Ventral CSF-cNs respond to longitudinal contractions of the spinal cord. Frequently called KA" neurons. (1)
Appears at: Segmentation:1-4 somites (10.33h-11.66h)
Evident until: Adult (90d-730d, breeding adult)
References:
Ontology: Anatomy Ontology
EXPRESSION No data available
PHENOTYPE No data available