Term Name: | vascular endothelial glycocalyx |
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Synonyms: | endothelial glycocalyx |
Definition: | The carbohydrate-rich layer lining the vascular endothelium connected to the endothelium through a variety of molecules, mainly proteoglycans and glycoproteins. These form a network in which soluble molecules, either plasma- or endothelium-derived, are incorporated. |
Ontology: | GO: Cellular Component [GO:0120239] QuickGO AmiGO |