Cell subtype · L1S
SCHWN.schwann_cell
1,321 cells in the full atlas (not the displayed sample).
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Marker genes
S100B, SOX10, MPZ, PLP1, SLC1A3
Annotation genes
S100B, SOX10, MPZ
Annotation rationales
This identity denotes peripheral Schwann glia that ensheath axons and provide lineage-specific trophic and structural support.
Functional implications
They enable rapid conduction through myelination where appropriate, provide axonal trophic support and guide nerve regeneration after injury.
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