Cell ID: CL0000216

Cell Name: Sertoli cell

CSI Thresholds:

Select	Context	Threshold
	Overall	14.0265
	Pancreas	755.8898
	Pancreas + Healthy	744.9544
	Gonad	28.2357
	Gonad + Healthy	28.0759
	Ovary + Healthy	21.5185
	Ovary	20.1199
	Healthy	13.5342
	Adrenal gland	11.6083
	Testis	7.9933
	Testis + Healthy	7.9894
	Adrenal gland + Healthy	1.9121

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(Cell Significance Index is uniquely calculated using our advanced thresholding algorithms to reveal cell-specific gene markers.)

Description: A supporting cell projecting inward from the basement membrane of seminiferous tubules. They surround and nourish the developing male germ cells and secrete androgen binding protein. Their tight junctions with the spermatogonia and spermatocytes provide a blood-testis barrier.