Term Name: | orthogonal array |
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Synonyms: | OAP, orthogonal array of particles, square array |
Definition: | Square array of closely spaced intramembrane particles, 4-6 nm in size, that form supramolecular aggregates found in the plasma membrane of astrocytes, skeletal muscle and epithelial cells. They have been shown to contain aquaporins (water channels). |
Ontology: | GO: Cellular Component [GO:1990014] QuickGO AmiGO |