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radial glial cell

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A cell present in the developing CNS. Functions as both a precursor cell and as a scaffold to support neuronal migration. [ ]

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radial glial cell

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Unlike that of mammals, the brain of adult teleost fish exhibits an intense and widespread neurogenic activity as a result of the persistence of radial glial cells acting as neural progenitors throughout life.

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forebrain radial glial cell