endothelial to hematopoietic transition

Term ID

GO:0098508

Synonyms

Definition

The generation of hematopoietic stem cells from hemogenic endothelial cells by a process that includes tight-junction dissolution and loss of cell polarity followed by delamination from the endothelium. (2)

References

Ontology

GO: Biological Process    QuickGO    AmiGO