Term Name: | phosphatidylserine exposure on apoptotic cell surface |
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Synonyms: | externalization of phosphatidylserine |
Definition: | A phospholipid scrambling process that results in the appearance of phosphatidylserine on the outer leaflet of the plasma membrane of an apoptotic cell, which acts as an 'eat-me' signal for engulfing cells. Phosphatidylserine is exposed on the apoptotic cell surface by a phospholipid scramblase activity. |
Ontology: | GO: Biological Process [GO:0070782] QuickGO AmiGO |