EMBRYONIC DEVELOPMENT & STEM CELL COMPENDIUM
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Gonad Somatic Cells (GnR)


Gnd.GnR.SmtcCs
Somatic cells develop into two major cell lineages: the supporting cell lineage (Sertoli cells in testis and granulosa cells in ovaries) and the steroidogenic lineage (Leydig cells in testis and theca cells in ovaries).

Somatic cells developed until week 8 in humans.
E10 - E11.5
Testis, Ovary
Gonad Somatic Cells
Multiple Ancestors Single Ancestor No Descendants Develops from Part of Parent
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