Cell ID: CL0002364

Cell Name: cortical thymic epithelial cell

CSI Thresholds:

Select	Context	Threshold
	Overall	8.2704
	Thymus + Healthy	17.6006
	Thymus	17.5944
	Healthy	6.6265

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

Description: An epithelial cell of the cortical portion of the thymus. Epithelial cells in this region are required for positive selection of CD8-positive T cells.

Synonyms: cTEC