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Epicardial Progenitors Cells (Ep)


Hrt.Ep.EpPCs
Epicardial progenitor cells give rise to the endothelium and the smooth muscle of the coronary vasculature and to the fibroblasts of connective and cushion tissues. These cells are polygonal shaped, unlike the elongated epicardial cells of the outflow epicardial cells.
E10.5 - E14.5
Epicardium
Epicardial Progenitors Cells
Multiple Ancestors Single Ancestor No Descendants Develops from Part of Parent