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Last uploaded: January 16, 2025
Id http://purl.bioontology.org/ontology/MESH/D009432
http://purl.bioontology.org/ontology/MESH/D009432
Preferred Name

Neural Crest

Definitions
The two longitudinal ridges along the PRIMITIVE STREAK appearing near the end of GASTRULATION during development of nervous system (NEURULATION). The ridges are formed by folding of NEURAL PLATE. Between the ridges is a neural groove which deepens as the fold become elevated. When the folds meet at midline, the groove becomes a closed tube, the NEURAL TUBE. Neuroectodermal cells of the neural crest. They differentiate into various cell types during EMBRYOGENESIS including craniofacial MESENCHYME; ENDOCRINE CELLS; MELANOCYTES and PERIPHERAL NERVOUS SYSTEM.
Synonyms
Neural Folds
Neural Fold
Neural Grooves
Neural Groove
Neural Crest Cells
Neural Crests
Grooves, Neural
Folds, Neural
Fold, Neural
Crests, Neural
Crest, Neural
Neural Crest Cell
Cells, Neural Crest
Groove, Neural
Cell, Neural Crest
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