Term Name:	mycolate outer membrane
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).
Ontology:	GO: Cellular Component [GO:0036407]    QuickGO    AmiGO