follicle cell [FBbt_00004904]

One of the somatic epithelial cells that is either associated with the germline cyst to form an egg chamber or connecting the egg chambers (Jevitt et al., 2020). Some of these cells, particularly main body follicle cells, can form ring canals to connect to one another (Airoldi et al., 2011).

follicle cell

ID: FBbt_00004904

Adult Cell

One of the somatic epithelial cells that is either associated with the germline cyst to form an egg chamber or connecting the egg chambers (Jevitt et al., 2020). Some of these cells, particularly main body follicle cells, can form ring canals to connect to one another (Airoldi et al., 2011).

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## Classification

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Alternative Names

Synonym Scope Reference
syncytial follicle cell narrow synonym Airoldi et al., 2011

Subclasses of follicle cell (14 total)

Thumbnail Name Tags
anterior polar follicle cell Adult, Cell
dorsal appendage forming follicle cell Adult, Cell
floor cell Adult, Cell
posterior polar follicle cell Adult, Cell
roof cell Adult, Cell

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Expression patterns overlapping follicle cell (111 total)

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scRNAseq data for follicle cell (15 total)

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