human_reference_atlas has characterizing marker set has marker component CD34 KIT cell cell type (from CL) neurecto-epithelial cell interstitial cell of Cajal CT FMA:86573 2010-07-22T03:26:00Z interstitial cells of cajal intestinal pacemaker cell interstitial cell of cajal ICC Some argue this cell type is of mesenchymal origin. interstitial cell of Cajal Interstitial cells of Cajal BTO:0003914 This is a cell found in the gastrointestinal tract of mammals and serves as a pacemaker that triggers gut contraction. ICCs mediate inputs from the enteric nervous system to smooth muscle cells and are thought to be the cells from which gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GISTs) arise. CL:0002088 Homo sapiens sequence collection large intestine anal canal ileocecal valve rectum caecum vermiform appendix ascending colon transverse colon descending colon sigmoid colon small intestine jejunum myenteric nerve plexus submucosa of anal canal submucosa of colon submucosa of cecum muscle layer of jejunum muscle layer of colon splenic flexure of colon hepatic flexure of colon Distal part of ileum circular/longitudinal muscle muscularis externa