orthogonal array

Term ID

GO:1990014

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). 22718347

References

• NIF_Subcellular:sao1747012216

Ontology

GO: Cellular Component    QuickGO    AmiGO