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Preferred term

Caveolae  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • Endocytic/exocytic CELL MEMBRANE STRUCTURES rich in glycosphingolipids, cholesterol, and lipid-anchored membrane proteins that function in ENDOCYTOSIS (potocytosis), transcytosis, and SIGNAL TRANSDUCTION. Caveolae assume various shapes from open pits to closed vesicles. Caveolar coats are composed of CAVEOLINS.

Entry terms

  • Caveola

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-GZP8WHZP-F

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