FB2025_05 , released December 11, 2025
FB2025_05 , released December 11, 2025
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Term iridophore differentiation ID (Ontology) GO:0050935 (Gene Ontology)
Definition The process in which a relatively unspecialized cell acquires the specialized features of an iridophore. Iridophores are pigment cells derived from the neural crest. They contain guanidine or other purine crystals deposited in stacks called reflecting platets or iridisomes. This gives them a silver, gold, or iridescent appearance.[ PubMed:11858836 ]
Also Known As "iridophore cell differentiation"
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developmental pigmentation__|
                            pigment cell differentiation
                             |__iridophore differentiation
                                 |__regulation of iridophore differentiation
                                     |__negative regulation of iridophore differentiation
                                     |__positive regulation of iridophore differentiation
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