Cell ID: CL0000879

Cell Name: meningeal macrophage

CSI Thresholds:

Select	Context	Threshold
	Overall	8.9236
	Dentate nucleus	33.8125
	Cerebellar cortex	22.5382
	Cerebellar cortex + Healthy	22.1069
	Hemisphere part of cerebellar posterior lobe + Healthy	21.8796
	Hemisphere part of cerebellar posterior lobe	21.7660
	Healthy	7.3366
	Cerebellum + Healthy	7.3002
	Cerebellum	6.5080
	Acute myocardial infarction	3.9016
	Cerebellum vermis lobule + Acute myocardial infarction	3.7090
	Cerebellum vermis lobule	3.7023
	Heart failure	-0.5447
	Dentate nucleus + Heart failure	-0.5749
	Dentate nucleus + Healthy	-1.8945

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

Description: A border associated macrophage that is part of a meninx. This macrophage type is elongated and amoeboid spindle-shaped with limited mobility. This macrophage is highly phagocytic, expresses scavenger receptors, has dynamic protrusions and extends its processes during inflammation.

Synonyms: subdural leptomeningeal macrophage, subdural meningeal macrophage, MM, MnMΦ, sdΜΦ