List of human cell types derived from the germ layers

This is a list of cells in humans derived from the germ layers, which includes the ectoderm, mesoderm, and endoderm.

Cells derived from ectoderm

Surface ectoderm

Skin

Anterior pituitary

Neural crest

Peripheral nervous system

Neuroendocrine system

Skin

Teeth

Eyes

Neural tube

Central nervous system

Ependyma

Pineal gland

Cells derived from mesoderm

Paraxial mesoderm

Mesenchymal stem cell

Osteochondroprogenitor cell
Myofibroblast

Other

Intermediate mesoderm

Renal stem cell

Reproductive system

Lateral plate mesoderm/hemangioblast

Hematopoietic stem cell

Circulatory system

Cells derived from endoderm

Foregut

Respiratory system

Digestive

Stomach
Intestine
Liver
Gallbladder
Exocrine component of pancreas

Islets of Langerhans

Pharyngeal pouch

Hindgut/cloaca

References

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