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Preferred term

Endoplasmic Reticulum, Rough  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • A type of endoplasmic reticulum (ER) where polyribosomes are present on the cytoplasmic surfaces of the ER membranes. This form of ER is prominent in cells specialized for protein secretion and its principal function is to segregate proteins destined for export or intracellular utilization.

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Entry terms

  • Endoplasmic Reticulum, Granular

In other languages

  • French

  • RE rugueux
  • REG (Réticulum Endoplasmique Granuleux)
  • RER (Réticulum Endoplasmique Rugueux)
  • Réticulum endoplasmique granulaire

URI

http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-B6TPLLKR-Q

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