def: "A cell with long processes running parallel to adjacent axons in the
proximal infundibulum of the neurohypophysis. These processes form a
three-dimensional network among the axons of the hypothalamic neurosecretory
cells and are connected by gap junctions which provide for their metabolic
coupling. This cell type constitutes most of the nonexcitable tissue in the
neurohypophsis; function may include possibly acting as an intermediate in the
modulation of oxytocin and vasopressin release. This cell type is highly
variable in size and shape and commonly contain lipid droplets and deposits of
lipochrome pigment." [ISBN:0412046911, ISBN:0517223651,
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pituicyte]
xref: BTO:0003793
xref: FMA:83503
is_a: CL:0000127 ! astrocyte
Is this really an astrocyte? WP says they are similar to astrocyte/glial cells.
Similar != subclassof.
Also: add part_of link to UBERON:0002198 ! neurohypophysis
Original issue reported on code.google.com by cmung...@gmail.com on 27 Sep 2013 at 5:30
Original issue reported on code.google.com by
cmung...@gmail.comon 27 Sep 2013 at 5:30