OBO ID: GO:0001527
Term Name: microfibril Search Ontology:
Synonyms:
  • extended fibrils
  • fibrillin
Definition: Extracellular matrix components occurring independently or along with elastin. Thought to have force-bearing functions in tendon. In addition to fibrillins, microfibrils may contain other associated proteins. 27026396
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Ontology: GO: Cellular Component    QuickGO    AmiGO
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