OBO ID: GO:0030288
Term Name: outer membrane-bounded periplasmic space Search Ontology:
Synonyms:
  • outer membrane bounded periplasmic space
  • outer membrane-enclosed periplasmic space
Definition: The region between the inner (cytoplasmic or plasma) membrane and outer membrane of organisms with two membranes such as Gram negative bacteria. These periplasmic spaces are relatively thick and contain a thin peptidoglycan layer (PGL), also referred to as a thin cell wall.
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Ontology: GO: Cellular Component    QuickGO    AmiGO
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