Terminologies: CellType library
Related schema specification: CellType
D1ReceptorExpressingNeuron
metadata sheet
- @id:
https://openminds.ebrains.eu/instances/cellType/D1ReceptorExpressingNeuron
- @type:
- definition:
Any neuron that expresses D1 receptors.
- name:
D1 receptor expressing neuron
D2ReceptorExpressingNeuron
metadata sheet
- @id:
https://openminds.ebrains.eu/instances/cellType/D2ReceptorExpressingNeuron
- @type:
- definition:
Any neuron that expresses D2 receptors.
- name:
D2 receptor expressing neuron
PurkinjeCell
metadata sheet
- @id:
https://openminds.ebrains.eu/instances/cellType/PurkinjeCell
- @type:
- definition:
A class of GABAergic inhibitory neurons located in the cerebellum with pear-shape cell bodies arranged in a single layer, typically one primary dendrites and an elaborate dendritic tree heavily invested with dendritic spines.
- interlexIdentifier:
- name:
Purkinje cell
- preferredOntologyIdentifier:
aromataseExpressingNeuron
metadata sheet
- @id:
https://openminds.ebrains.eu/instances/cellType/aromataseExpressingNeuron
- @type:
- definition:
Any neuron that expresses aromatase.
- name:
aromatase expressing neuron
astrocyte
metadata sheet
- @id:
- @type:
- definition:
‘Astrocytes’ are a class of large, star-shaped neuroglial (macroglial) cells in the central nervous system.
- interlexIdentifier:
- name:
astrocyte
basketCell
metadata sheet
- @id:
- @type:
- definition:
An inhibitory GABAergic interneurons of the brain, enmeshing the cell body of another neuron with its terminal axon ramifications.
- name:
basket cell
calbindinExpressingNeuron
metadata sheet
- @id:
https://openminds.ebrains.eu/instances/cellType/calbindinExpressingNeuron
- @type:
- definition:
Any neuron that expresses calbindin.
- name:
calbindin expressing neuron
calretininExpressingNeuron
metadata sheet
- @id:
https://openminds.ebrains.eu/instances/cellType/calretininExpressingNeuron
- @type:
- definition:
Any neuron that expresses calretinin.
- name:
calretinin expressing neuron
cerebellarInterneuron
metadata sheet
- @id:
https://openminds.ebrains.eu/instances/cellType/cerebellarInterneuron
- @type:
- name:
cerebellar interneuron
cerebellumBasketCell
metadata sheet
- @id:
https://openminds.ebrains.eu/instances/cellType/cerebellumBasketCell
- @type:
- definition:
An inhibitory GABAergic interneurons of the cerebellum, enmeshing the cell body of another neuron with its terminal axon ramifications.
- interlexIdentifier:
- knowledgeSpaceLink:
https://knowledge-space.org/wiki/SAO:666951243#cerebellum-basket-cell
- name:
cerebellum basket cell
- preferredOntologyIdentifier:
cerebellumGolgiCell
metadata sheet
- @id:
https://openminds.ebrains.eu/instances/cellType/cerebellumGolgiCell
- @type:
- definition:
An inhibitory interneuron found within the granular layer of the cerebellum.
- interlexIdentifier:
- knowledgeSpaceLink:
- name:
cerebellum Golgi cell
- preferredOntologyIdentifier:
cerebellumGranuleCell
metadata sheet
- @id:
https://openminds.ebrains.eu/instances/cellType/cerebellumGranuleCell
- @type:
- definition:
‘Cerebellum granule cells’ form the thick granular layer of the cerebellar cortex and typically have small cell bodies but varying functions.
- interlexIdentifier:
- knowledgeSpaceLink:
https://knowledge-space.org/wiki/NIFEXT:128#cerebellum-granule-cell
- name:
cerebellum granule cell
- preferredOntologyIdentifier:
cerebellumStellateNeuron
metadata sheet
- @id:
https://openminds.ebrains.eu/instances/cellType/cerebellumStellateNeuron
- @type:
- definition:
Any cerebellar neuron that has a star-like shape formed by dendritic processes radiating from the cell body.
- interlexIdentifier:
- knowledgeSpaceLink:
https://knowledge-space.org/wiki/NIFEXT:130#cerebellum-stellate-cell
- name:
cerebellum stellate neuron
- preferredOntologyIdentifier:
cholecystokininExpressingNeuron
metadata sheet
- @id:
https://openminds.ebrains.eu/instances/cellType/cholecystokininExpressingNeuron
- @type:
- definition:
Any neuron that expresses cholecystokinin.
- name:
cholecystokinin expressing neuron
cholineAcetyltransferaseExpressingNeuron
metadata sheet
- @id:
https://openminds.ebrains.eu/instances/cellType/cholineAcetyltransferaseExpressingNeuron
- @type:
- definition:
Any neuron that expresses choline acetyltransferase.
- name:
choline acetyltransferase expressing neuron
cholinergicInterneuron
metadata sheet
- @id:
https://openminds.ebrains.eu/instances/cellType/cholinergicInterneuron
- @type:
- definition:
An inhibitory interneuron which mainly uses the neurotrasmitter acetylcholine (ACh).
- name:
cholinergic interneuron
cholinergicNeuron
metadata sheet
- @id:
https://openminds.ebrains.eu/instances/cellType/cholinergicNeuron
- @type:
- definition:
Any neuron that releases some acetylcholine as a neurotransmitter
- interlexIdentifier:
- knowledgeSpaceLink:
https://knowledge-space.org/wiki/NLXNEURNT:090802#cholinergic-neuron
- name:
cholinergic neuron
- preferredOntologyIdentifier:
corticalBasketCell
metadata sheet
- @id:
https://openminds.ebrains.eu/instances/cellType/corticalBasketCell
- @type:
- definition:
An inhibitory GABAergic interneurons of the cortex, enmeshing the cell body of another neuron with its terminal axon ramifications.
- interlexIdentifier:
- knowledgeSpaceLink:
https://knowledge-space.org/wiki/NIFEXT:56#neocortex-basket-cell
- name:
cortical basket cell
- preferredOntologyIdentifier:
corticalInterneuron
metadata sheet
- @id:
https://openminds.ebrains.eu/instances/cellType/corticalInterneuron
- @type:
- name:
cortical interneuron
dopaminergicNeuron
metadata sheet
- @id:
https://openminds.ebrains.eu/instances/cellType/dopaminergicNeuron
- @type:
- definition:
Any neuron that releases some dopamine as a neurotransmitter
- interlexIdentifier:
- knowledgeSpaceLink:
https://knowledge-space.org/wiki/NLXNEURNT:090806#dopaminergic-neuron
- name:
dopaminergic neuron
- preferredOntologyIdentifier:
excitatoryNeuron
metadata sheet
- @id:
https://openminds.ebrains.eu/instances/cellType/excitatoryNeuron
- @type:
- definition:
An ‘excitatory neuron’ releases neurotransmitters (e.g. glutamate) that have a deperpolarizing effect on the post-synaptic neuron, facilitating the generation of an action potential.
- name:
excitatory neuron
fastSpikingInterneuron
metadata sheet
- @id:
https://openminds.ebrains.eu/instances/cellType/fastSpikingInterneuron
- @type:
- definition:
A parvalbumin positive GABAergic interneuron with a high-frequency firing pattern.
- name:
fast spiking interneuron
glialCell
metadata sheet
- @id:
- @type:
- definition:
A ‘glial cell’ is a non-neuronal cell of the nervous system. Glial cells provide physical support, respond to injury, regulate the ionic and chemical composition of the extracellular milieu, guide neuronal migration during development, and exchange metabolites with neurons.
- interlexIdentifier:
- name:
glial cell
granuleNeuron
metadata sheet
- @id:
https://openminds.ebrains.eu/instances/cellType/granuleNeuron
- @type:
- definition:
The term ‘granule neuron’ refers to a set of neuron types typically found in granular layers across brain regions whose only common feature is that they all have very small cell bodies [[adapted from Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Granule_cell)].
- name:
granule neuron
hippocampusCA1PyramidalNeuron
metadata sheet
- @id:
https://openminds.ebrains.eu/instances/cellType/hippocampusCA1PyramidalNeuron
- @type:
- definition:
An excitatory neuron type with a pyramidal-shaped cell body that is located in the cornu ammonis 1 (CA1) of the hippocampus.
- interlexIdentifier:
- knowledgeSpaceLink:
https://knowledge-space.org/wiki/SAO:830368389#hippocampus-ca1-pyramidal-cell
- name:
hippocampus CA1 pyramidal neuron
- preferredOntologyIdentifier:
inhibitoryNeuron
metadata sheet
- @id:
https://openminds.ebrains.eu/instances/cellType/inhibitoryNeuron
- @type:
- definition:
An ‘inhibitory neuron’ releases neurotransmitters (e.g. GABA) that have a hyperpolarizing effect on the post-synaptic neuron, making it difficult to generate an action potential.
- name:
inhibitory neuron
interneuron
metadata sheet
- @id:
- @type:
- definition:
An ‘interneuron’ is neuron that cannot be classified as sensory receptor or motor neuron.
- name:
interneuron
macroglialCell
metadata sheet
- @id:
https://openminds.ebrains.eu/instances/cellType/macroglialCell
- @type:
- definition:
‘Macroglial cells’ are large glial cells in the central nervous system.
- interlexIdentifier:
- name:
macroglial cell
microglialCell
metadata sheet
- @id:
https://openminds.ebrains.eu/instances/cellType/microglialCell
- @type:
- definition:
‘Microglial cells’ are small, migratory, phagocytic, interstitial glial cells in the central nervous system.
- interlexIdentifier:
- name:
microglial cell
motorNeuron
metadata sheet
- @id:
- @type:
- name:
motor neuron
neocortexLayer2-3PyramidalNeuron
metadata sheet
- @id:
https://openminds.ebrains.eu/instances/cellType/neocortexLayer2-3PyramidalNeuron
- @type:
- definition:
An excitatory neuron type with a pyramidal-shaped cell body that is located in layer 2/3 of the neocortex.
- interlexIdentifier:
- knowledgeSpaceLink:
https://knowledge-space.org/wiki/NIFEXT:49#neocortex-pyramidal-cell-layer-2-3
- name:
neocortex layer 2/3 pyramidal neuron
- preferredOntologyIdentifier:
neocortexLayer5TuftedPyramidalNeuron
metadata sheet
- @id:
https://openminds.ebrains.eu/instances/cellType/neocortexLayer5TuftedPyramidalNeuron
- @type:
- definition:
An excitatory neuron type with a pyramidal-shaped cell body found in layer 5 of the neocortex and projects to subcortical areas.
- interlexIdentifier:
- name:
neocortex layer 5 tufted pyramidal neuron
neostriatumCholinergicInterneuron
metadata sheet
- @id:
https://openminds.ebrains.eu/instances/cellType/neostriatumCholinergicInterneuron
- @type:
- definition:
An inhibitory interneuron in the caudate nucleus and putamen which mainly uses the neurotrasmitter acetylcholine (ACh).
- interlexIdentifier:
- knowledgeSpaceLink:
https://knowledge-space.org/wiki/SAO:1866881837#neostriatum-cholinergic-cell
- name:
neostriatum cholinergic interneuron
- preferredOntologyIdentifier:
neostriatumDirectPathwaySpinyNeuron
metadata sheet
- @id:
https://openminds.ebrains.eu/instances/cellType/neostriatumDirectPathwaySpinyNeuron
- @type:
- definition:
The principal projection neuron of the caudate and putamen that excite their output structure.
- interlexIdentifier:
- name:
neostriatum direct pathway spiny neuron
- preferredOntologyIdentifier:
neostriatumIndirectPathwaySpinyNeuron
metadata sheet
- @id:
https://openminds.ebrains.eu/instances/cellType/neostriatumIndirectPathwaySpinyNeuron
- @type:
- definition:
The principal projection neuron of the caudate and putamen that inhibit their output structure.
- interlexIdentifier:
- name:
neostriatum indirect pathway spiny neuron
- preferredOntologyIdentifier:
neuron
metadata sheet
- @id:
- @type:
- definition:
A ‘neuron’ is a basic cellular unit of nervous tissue which can receive, conduct, and transmit electrical impulses.
- interlexIdentifier:
- name:
neuron
neuropeptideYExpressingNeuron
metadata sheet
- @id:
https://openminds.ebrains.eu/instances/cellType/neuropeptideYExpressingNeuron
- @type:
- definition:
Any neuron that expresses neuropeptide Y.
- name:
neuropeptide Y expressing neuron
nitricOxideSynthaseExpressingNeuron
metadata sheet
- @id:
https://openminds.ebrains.eu/instances/cellType/nitricOxideSynthaseExpressingNeuron
- @type:
- definition:
Any neuron that expresses nitric oxide synthase.
- name:
nitric oxide synthase expressing neuron
parvalbuminExpressingNeuron
metadata sheet
- @id:
https://openminds.ebrains.eu/instances/cellType/parvalbuminExpressingNeuron
- @type:
- definition:
Any neuron that expresses parvalbumin.
- name:
parvalbumin expressing neuron
potmitoticCell
metadata sheet
- @id:
https://openminds.ebrains.eu/instances/cellType/postmitoticCell
- @type:
- definition:
A ‘postmitotic cell’ is a fully differentiated, non-dividing mature cell that no longer undergoes mitosis.
- name:
postmitotic cell
progenitorCell
metadata sheet
- @id:
https://openminds.ebrains.eu/instances/cellType/progenitorCell
- @type:
- definition:
A ‘progenitor cell’ is a descendent of a stem cell that further differentiate to create specialized cell types.
- name:
progenitor cell
pyramidalNeuron
metadata sheet
- @id:
https://openminds.ebrains.eu/instances/cellType/pyramidalNeuron
- @type:
- definition:
A ‘pyramidal neuron’ is a type of multipolar neuron that is characterized by a pyramidal shaped cell body (soma) and two distinct dendritic trees.
- name:
pyramidal neuron
sensoryNeuron
metadata sheet
- @id:
https://openminds.ebrains.eu/instances/cellType/sensoryNeuron
- @type:
- name:
sensory neuron
somatostatinExpressingNeuron
metadata sheet
- @id:
https://openminds.ebrains.eu/instances/cellType/somatostatinExpressingNeuron
- @type:
- definition:
Any neuron that expresses somatostatin.
- name:
somatostatin expressing neuron
spinalInterneuron
metadata sheet
- @id:
https://openminds.ebrains.eu/instances/cellType/spinalInterneuron
- @type:
- name:
spinal interneuron
spinyNeuron
metadata sheet
- @id:
- @type:
- definition:
Any neuron characterized by a high density of dendritic spines on the dendrites.
- knowledgeSpaceLink:
https://knowledge-space.org/wiki/NLXCELL:100601#spiny-neuron
- name:
spiny neuron
- preferredOntologyIdentifier:
stellateNeuron
metadata sheet
- @id:
https://openminds.ebrains.eu/instances/cellType/stellateNeuron
- @type:
- definition:
Any neuron in the central nervous system that has a star-like shape formed by dendritic processes radiating from the cell body.
- name:
stellate neuron
striatalInterneuron
metadata sheet
- @id:
https://openminds.ebrains.eu/instances/cellType/striatalInterneuron
- @type:
- name:
striatal interneuron
striatumMediumSpinyNeuron
metadata sheet
- @id:
https://openminds.ebrains.eu/instances/cellType/striatumMediumSpinyNeuron
- @type:
- definition:
A special type of GABAergic neuron with large dendritic trees that is located in the striatum.
- interlexIdentifier:
- name:
striatum medium spiny neuron
- preferredOntologyIdentifier:
vascularEndothelialCell
metadata sheet
- @id:
https://openminds.ebrains.eu/instances/cellType/vascularEndothelialCell
- @type:
- definition:
Cells that constitute the inner cellular lining of arteries, veins and capillaries.
- interlexIdentifier:
- knowledgeSpaceLink:
https://knowledge-space.org/wiki/SAO:1543450574#vascular-endothelial-cell
- name:
vascular endothelial cell
- preferredOntologyIdentifier:
vascularSmoothMuscleCell
metadata sheet
- @id:
https://openminds.ebrains.eu/instances/cellType/vascularSmoothMuscleCell
- @type:
- definition:
A smooth muscle cell assocatiated with the vasculature.
- name:
vascular smooth muscle cell
- preferredOntologyIdentifier:
vasoactiveIntestinalPeptideExpressingNeuron
metadata sheet
- @id:
https://openminds.ebrains.eu/instances/cellType/vasoactiveIntestinalPeptideExpressingNeuron
- @type:
- definition:
Any neuron that expresses vasoactive-intestinal peptide.
- name:
vasoactive-intestinal peptide expressing neuron