Dataset | GO Biological Process Annotations |
Category | structural or functional annotations |
Type | biological process |
Description | The commitment of mesenchymal cells to the specific cell fate of an osteoblast. An osteoblast is a bone-forming cell which secretes an extracellular matrix. Hydroxyapatite crystals are then deposited into the matrix to form bone. (Gene Ontology, GO_0002051) |
External Link | http://amigo.geneontology.org/amigo/term/GO:0002051 |
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4 genes participating in the osteoblast fate commitment biological process from the curated GO Biological Process Annotations dataset.