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GO: Cellular Component

mycolate outer membrane

Term ID
GO:0036407
Synonyms
  • MOM
  • mycobacterial outer membrane
  • mycomembrane
Definition
A mycolic acid-rich cell outer membrane containing a lipid bilayer and long-chain mycolic acids (hydroxylated branched-chain fatty acids) that are covalently linked to the cell wall peptidoglycan via an arabinogalactan network. Found in mycobacteria and related genera (e.g. corynebacteria). (2)
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Phenotype
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