Term Name: | ER body |
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Synonyms: | endoplasmic reticulum body |
Definition: | A novel compartment found in plant cells that is derived from the ER. The structures have a characteristic shape and size (10 mm long and 0.5 mm wide) and are surrounded with ribosomes. They have been found in Arabidopsis thaliana and related Brassicaceae species. |
Ontology: | GO: Cellular Component [GO:0010168] QuickGO AmiGO |