glideosome

Term ID

GO:0160055

Synonyms

Definition

A protein complex composed of at least GAP45 (gliding-associated protein), GAP50 and myosin heavy and light chains. Anchored via GAP50 to the inner membrane complex of motile and invasive forms of apicomplexan parasites and regulates parasite gliding motility and invasion of host cells. (3)

References

Ontology

GO: Cellular Component    QuickGO    AmiGO