OBO ID: GO:0070062
Term Name: extracellular exosome Search Ontology:
Synonyms:
  • exosome
  • extracellular vesicular exosome
Definition: A vesicle that is released into the extracellular region by fusion of the limiting endosomal membrane of a multivesicular body with the plasma membrane. Extracellular exosomes, also simply called exosomes, have a diameter of about 40-100 nm. (6)
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Ontology: GO: Cellular Component    QuickGO    AmiGO
EXPRESSION No data available
PHENOTYPE No data available