Term Name:	nuclear envelope
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Definition:	The double lipid bilayer that encloses the nucleus, separating its contents from the cytoplasm. It consists of an inner and outer nuclear membrane, with an intermembrane space (20-40 nm wide, also called the perinuclear space) between them. The envelope is supported by the nuclear lamina and contains nuclear pore complexes, which regulate molecular transport.
Ontology:	GO: Cellular Component [GO:0005635]    QuickGO    AmiGO