human_reference_atlas part of has characterizing marker set has marker component CDH2 cell cell type (from CL) endothelial cell corneal endothelial cell An hexagonal, flattened, mitochondria-rich endothelial cell that forms a monolayer on the posterior surface of the cornea (the corneal endothelium). Corneal endothelial cells are derived from the neural crest and are responsible for keeping the cornea transparent by maintaining the tissue in a semi-dry state through the action of their ionic pumps and tight junction barrier. corneal endothelial cell FMA:70614 CT CALOHA:TS-0172 CL:0000132 corneal endothelial cell Homo sapiens sequence collection cornea eye corneal endothelium