Term Name:	tetraspanin-enriched microdomain
Synonyms:	membrane tetraspanin-enriched microdomain, TEM
Definition:	A pre-organized unit composed either of adhesion molecules (mainly integrins and members of the Ig superfamily), signaling receptors and/or enzyme-enriched plasma membrane domains that compartmentalizes cellular processes. Tetraspanin-enriched microdomains might be specially suited for the regulation of avidity of adhesion receptors and the compartmentalization of enzymatic activities.
Ontology:	GO: Cellular Component [GO:0097197]   QuickGO   AmiGO