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GO: Cellular Component

tetraspanin-enriched microdomain

Term ID
GO:0097197
Synonyms
  • membrane tetraspanin-enriched microdomain
  • TEM
Definition
A pre-organized unit composed either of adhesion molecules (mainly integrins and members of the Ig superfamily), signaling receptors and/or enzyme-enriched plasma membrane domains that compartmentalizes cellular processes. Tetraspanin-enriched microdomains might be specially suited for the regulation of avidity of adhesion receptors and the compartmentalization of enzymatic activities. (2)
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Ontology
GO: Cellular Component    QuickGO    AmiGO
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