human_reference_atlas part of has characterizing marker set has marker component SYP CHGA KRT20 cell cell type (from CL) neuron associated cell Merkel cell Merkel's cell Merkel CT FMA:70548 merkel merkel cell CL:0000242 A modified epidermal cell located in the stratum basale. They are found mostly in areas where sensory perception is acute. Merkel cells are closely associated with an expanded terminal bulb of an afferent myelinated nerve fiber. Merkel cell keratinocyte Homo sapiens sequence collection large intestine anal canal skin epidermis anus stratum basale of epidermis stratum spinosum of epidermis skin of body mucosa of anal canal anal canal epithelium