Term Name: | Z granule |
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Definition: | A small cytoplasmic, non-membranous RNA/protein complex aggregate in the primordial germ cells that are distinct from, but colocalize with or are adjacent to, P granules and mutator foci and are associated with RNA metabolism. Z granules have been observed in C. elegans. |
Ontology: | GO: Cellular Component [GO:0120279] QuickGO AmiGO |