asymmetric cell division

I. Involved cell types

Genes
Cell types
No. of supported studies
Group 15 studies
Group 233 studies
Group 314 studies

II. Literature review

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Nameasymmetric cell division
IDGO_0008356
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Biological process

Exact synonym

asymmetrical cell division

Description

The asymmetric division of cells to produce two daughter cells with different developmental potentials. It is of fundamental significance for the generation of cell diversity.

Related synonym

asymmetric cytokinesis, asymmetrical cytokinesis

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