border follicle cell [FBbt_00004905]
A follicle cell that migrates from the anterior pole of the egg chamber, between the nurse cells, to the anterior of the oocyte where they participate in formation of the micropyle. About 6-10 border cells per egg chamber migrate as a tightly associated cluster.
border follicle cell
ID: FBbt_00004905
Adult Cell
A follicle cell that migrates from the anterior pole of the egg chamber, between the nurse cells, to the anterior of the oocyte where they participate in formation of the micropyle. About 6-10 border cells per egg chamber migrate as a tightly associated cluster.
Can be identified based on expression of slbo (Rust et al., 2020).
Open in VFB 3D Browser →Relationships
- develops from: anterior terminal follicle cell
- expresses: slbo
Alternative Names
| Synonym | Scope | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| border cell | exact synonym | Rust et al., 2020 |
Expression patterns overlapping border follicle cell (25 total)
| Thumbnail | Name | Tags |
|---|---|---|
| P{GAL4-slbo.2.6} expression pattern | Expression_pattern | |
| P{GawB}198Y expression pattern | Expression_pattern | |
| P{GAL4}306 expression pattern | Expression_pattern | |
| P{GAL4}458 expression pattern | Expression_pattern | |
| P{A92}L53b expression pattern | Expression_pattern |
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