Search Ontology:
GO: Cellular Component

podosome

Term ID
GO:0002102
Synonyms
Definition
An actin-rich adhesion structure characterized by formation upon cell substrate contact and localization at the substrate-attached part of the cell, contain an F-actin-rich core surrounded by a ring structure containing proteins such as vinculin and talin, and have a diameter of 0.5 mm. (2)
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Ontology
GO: Cellular Component    QuickGO    AmiGO
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Phenotype
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