forebrain astrocyte differentiation

Term ID

GO:0021896

Synonyms

Definition

The process in which a relatively unspecialized cell acquires the specialized features of an astrocyte residing in the forebrain. An astrocyte is the most abundant type of glial cell. Astrocytes provide support for neurons and regulate the environment in which they function. 16226447

References

Ontology

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