Median Eminence Beta Tanycytes is an important cell type in the neurobiology of neurodegenerative diseases. This page provides detailed information about its structure, function, and role in disease processes.
Beta tanycytes are specialized ependymal cells lining the third ventricle in the hypothalamus, particularly in the median eminence region. They form a crucial interface between the brain and peripheral endocrine systems. [1]
Beta tanycytes are radial glial-like cells with elongated processes that contact both the ventricular surface and blood vessels. They are strategically positioned to sense blood-borne signals and regulate hypothalamic releasing hormones. [2]
| Taxonomy | ID | Name / Label |
|---|---|---|
| Cell Ontology (CL) | CL:0000169 | type B pancreatic cell |
| Database | ID | Name | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cell Ontology | CL:0000169 | type B pancreatic cell | Medium |
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