Term Name: | podosome |
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Definition: | An actin-rich adhesion structure characterized by formation upon cell substrate contact and localization at the substrate-attached part of the cell, contain an F-actin-rich core surrounded by a ring structure containing proteins such as vinculin and talin, and have a diameter of 0.5 mm. |
Ontology: | GO: Cellular Component [GO:0002102] QuickGO AmiGO |