Term Name: | eisosome |
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Definition: | A cell part that is composed of the eisosome membrane or MCC domain, a furrow-like plasma membrane sub-domain and associated integral transmembrane proteins, and the proteins (eisosome filaments) that form a scaffolding lattice on the cytoplasmic face. Eisosomes broadly affect overall plasma membrane organization. |
Ontology: | GO: Cellular Component [GO:0032126] QuickGO AmiGO |