Cell type · L1
mesothelial_cell
1,369 cells in the full atlas (not the displayed sample).
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Marker genes
MSLN, KRT8, KRT18, KRT19, WT1
Annotation genes
MSLN, KRT19, WT1
Annotation rationales
Mesothelial cells form the lubricating epithelial-like monolayer that covers serosal cavities and internal organs.
Functional implications
They reduce friction, maintain serosal barrier and fluid homeostasis, and can contribute paracrine and mesenchymal-like repair responses after injury.
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