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GO: Cellular Component

M band

Term ID
GO:0031430
Synonyms
  • M disc
  • M line
  • mesophragma
  • midline
Definition
The midline of aligned thick filaments in a sarcomere; location of specific proteins that link thick filaments. Depending on muscle type the M band consists of different numbers of M lines. (2)
References
Ontology
GO: Cellular Component    QuickGO    AmiGO
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Phenotype
Phenotype caused by Genes
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