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theca cell

Term ID
ZFA:0009229
Synonyms
  • theca cells
Definition
A flattened stroma cell forming a sheath or theca outside the basal lamina lining the mature ovarian follicle. Thecal interstitial or stromal cells are steroidogenic, and produce primarily androgens which serve as precursors of estrogens in the granulosa cells.
Appears at
Unknown
Evident until
Adult (90d-730d, breeding adult)
References
  • CL:0000503
  • TAO:0009229
Ontology
Anatomy Ontology
Relationships
Expression
Genes with most Figures
Thisse recommended In Situ Probes
Antibody Labeling
Phenotype
Phenotype caused by Genes
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