WormMine

WS294

Intermine data mining platform for C. elegans and related nematodes

Anatomy Term :

Definition  A variety of very different cell types which share cytoplasmic features (such as large membrane-bound granules) that suggest a role in secretion, thus termed gland cells. Name  gland cell
Primary Identifier  WBbt:0003670

4 Children

Definition Name Synonym Primary Identifier
gland cell of the secretory-excretory system, sends processes to ring, opens into excretory duct. excretory gland cell exc gl WBbt:0005776
Secretory gland cell of the pharynx Pharyngeal gland cell   WBbt:0005788
  rectal gland cell   WBbt:0005799
  cloacal rectal gland cell   WBbt:0005806

0 Expression Clusters

4 Expression Patterns

Remark Reporter Gene Primary Identifier Pattern Subcellular Localization
genomic   Expr11753    
    Expr9297 SNAP-29-GFP is expressed widely, including the excretory canal, gland cells, hypodermis, vulva, coelomocyte, intestine, gonad sheath cells and some neurons. SNAP-29-GFP appeared enriched on intracellular puncta (identified below as endosomal organelles) as well as on or near the plasma membrane. In the intestine, SNAP-29-GFP appeared most highly enriched near the apical membrane, but was also visible on basolateral structures. SNAP-29- GFP expressed in the germline under the control of the pie-1 promoter localized to intracellular vesicles, with enrichment in the cortex near the plasma membrane in oocytes and early embryos.
    Expr14555 hpx-2 is expressed in the hypodermis and pharynx in young-adult and dauer worms. In dauers, we observed weak expression of hpx-2::GFP in the distal bulb of the pharynx in nearly all animals. At higher magnification, the localization pattern was most consistent with expression in the gland cells.  
    Expr11301 Fairly strong expression all stages (strongest in young larvae), gut, pharyngeal muscle, marginal cells and gland cells, body wall muscle, anal depressor, vulval muscle, spermatheca, about 10 head neurons.  

0 Life Stages

1 Parents

Definition Name Synonym Primary Identifier
a cellular object that consists of subcellular components, expresses genes or functions. Cell Cell type WBbt:0004017