Term Name:
microtubule end
Synonyms:
Definition:
Any end of a microtubule. Microtubule ends differ in that the so-called microtubule plus-end is the one that preferentially grows by polymerization, with respect to the minus-end.
Ontology:
GO: Cellular Component [GO:1990752]
QuickGO
AmiGO
Relationships
is part of:
microtubule
is a type of:
cellular anatomical structure
has subtype:
microtubule minus-end
microtubule plus-end
mitotic spindle astral microtubule end
post-anaphase array microtubule end